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What We Read Today 02 January 2015
Thursday, January 8, 2015 11:58
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Econintersect: Every day our editors collect the most interesting things they find from around the internet and present a summary “reading list” which will include very brief summaries (and sometimes longer ones) of why each item has gotten our attention. Suggestions from readers for “reading list” items are gratefully reviewed, although sometimes space limits the number included.
France’s rock star economist Thomas Piketty turns down Legion of Honour (Anne Penketh, The Guardian) The bestselling author spurns country’s highest distinction on grounds that government should not decide who is honorable. He further said: ‘They’d be better off concentrating on boosting growth in France and Europe.’
Source: http://econintersect.com/files/wall/published/wall.php?post=201501024044
