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• The Dragon Extends Its Influence on Global Economy

  

  China's growing influence means it is useful to think about the world economy in terms of two separate narratives, one expert explains.

• Morici: Self-Inflicted Wounds Threaten Jobs

  

  US businesses bear higher costs than foreign competitors and so are reluctant to hire in the United States, Peter Morici argues.

• Jack Lew as Treasury Secretary? 

  

  Larry Kudlow and guests debate whether Jack Lew is a good pick for Treasury Secretary.

• Gen. McChrystal's Lessons in Leadership 

  

  Gen. Stanley McChrystal, former commander of U.S. and International forces in Afghanistan, discusses his new book, "My Share of the Task."

• What the GOP Needs to Do to Get Its Groove Back: Morici

  

  Peter Morici says for the GOP to win elections, it must abandon long-held beliefs and biases.

• Kudlow: One Cheer for the 'Cliff' Deal

  

  A recession may have been averted, but you can't tax your way into prosperity.

• Ryan: Is the Health Care Sector 'Healthy?'

  

  CNBC Contributor Barbara Ryan is taking the pulse of health care stocks at this year's "Woodstock" of health care.

• Michael Farr: Welcome to the Fiscal Farce!

  

  Michael Farr thinks our elected representatives have transformed the "fiscal cliff" into the "fiscal farce."

• Don't Be 'Lackey' For President: Sen. Corker 

  

  Sen. Bob Corker, (R-TN), explains why he is "livid" Congress passed the "fiscal cliff" bill.

• Morici: 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal Will Push Up Unemployment

  

  This academic says the tax and spending package passed by the Senate and House provides little prospects of improvement.

• Why 2013 Will See Faster, Stronger Global Growth

  

  Barring major geopolitical shocks, the world economy in 2013 should mark the beginning of sustainably faster growth, one expert believes.

• El-Erian on the 'Cliff': Honey, We've Shrunk the Grand Bargain

  

  Pimco's Mohamed El-Erian sees a 'micro deal' where there should have been a major undertaking.

• Gun Lessons From Great Britain 

  

  The author of "Guns and Violence, The English Experience," discusses why mimicking Great Britain on gun control may not be the best idea.

• Battley: Congress…Shed Your ‘Deadly Leadership Behaviors’!

  

  Psychologist Susan Battley says Congress needs to abandon deadly leadership behaviors to avoid the 'Cliff.'

• Santelli Grinds His Teeth Over 'Faux Guarantees'  

  

  CNBC's Rick Santelli explains why he got upset when the government became involved in the nation's housing problem

• Why Japan Needs a 'Love Thy Neighbor' Policy

  

  Investors are fully aware that Japan's tensions with its neighbors have an important economic dimension, says one expert.

• Pimco's El-Erian: Ugh, Recession Is Now More Likely

  

  Here is a simple way to think about the political calculus of Washington's latest twists and turns.

• Sen. Barrasso: 'President Is Addicted to Spending' 

  

  Sen. John Barrasso, (R-WY), discusses why there is a battle brewing over the debt ceiling, now that Congress has "kicked the can".

• 'Are You Guys Just Incompetent, Or What?' 

  

  Maria Bartiromo challenges Maryland Democratic Senator Ben Cardin to offer specifics on what spending cuts he would be willing to support.

• Kudlow: Forbid Assault Weapons? 

  

  Piers Morgan talks with Larry Kudlow about the school shooting in Connecticut. Is a massive crackdown the best way to prevent tragedy in the future?