Keynes, Friedman Give Way to the Master of Gloom: Amity Shlaes Every economist has his day.

Secret Israeli Weapon Can Fix Mideast: Amity Shlaes (Correct) Americans think of war or religion when they think of Israel. But Israel is also an unusual high- tech success story.

Harvard Giving Ends When Reject Letter Arrives: Amity Shlaes You know the stereotypes about college giving. Alums give after their school’s marquee team, football or basketball, wins a conference championship. They give when there’s a family connection to the school. They give when they want their child to get admitted. These assumptions are mostly correct.

Bonuses for This Crowd Draw a Chorus of Raves: Amity Shlaes Just when you think they couldn’t possibly grab any more, they do. Senior citizens, that is, now that President Barack Obama has proposed sending each retiree a $250 check some time soon.

Geniuses Creating Jobs Get the New York Treatment: Amity Shlaes Getting Americans back to work is so important that both major political parties agree on the goal. They also agree that the way to do that is to create the right incentives.

Blame Barney Frank If a Pool Isn’t in Your Future: Amity Shlaes Home buyers are infants. They can’t think ahead and don’t try to.

‘Mugged Liberal’ Kristol’s Ideas Reshaped Lives: Amity Shlaes Does neoconservatism pass with Kristol? That’s the question some are asking after the death of Irving Kristol last week at 89.

Obama Invites Same Meltdown He Promises to Avoid: Amity Shlaes There was a lot to like in President Barack Obama’s speech yesterday on reforming financial regulation.

Obama Gridlocked Is the Market’s New Best Friend: Amity Shlaes Right wingers are in an uproar over President Barack Obama’s plan to address school children this week.

Republicans Need Sunset Theme to Reach Their Dawn: Amity Shlaes There’s less than a week until Congress returns and the Republican Party still doesn’t know what it’s doing.