Smart takes

Hank Paulson explains just what the heck he is doing with all that money.

Joshua Kurlantzick thinks the financial crisis means political trouble for Beijing.

Jeffrey Sachs argues that a U.S. auto-industry bailout is essential.

Robert Shiller says "animal spirits" can be harnessed for economic good and ill.

Martin Fletcher calls Somalia "the forgotten debacle of the Bush years."

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