1. The Future Is Another Country [2] (New York Times)

Paul Krugman writes that "the effect of current policy on the actions of future governments is zero"...

2. Temporary vs. permanent increases in government spending [3] (Marginal Revolution)

...and Tyler Cowen provides assesses whether the evidence backs him up.

3. India: Suspended animation [4] (Financial Times)

James Fontanella-Khan looks at the failure of India to keep up with infrastructure investment.

4. Pew: Twitter, Facebook Aren’t Moving As Much News As You Think [5] (paidContent)

Staci Kramer looks social media and the future of journalism.

5. Budget 2012: How 100-year bonds could hit your pension [6] (Telegraph)

Ian Cowie explains how pension providers could be forced to buy 100-year bonds.