What we’re reading to begin the day..

 

The Gridlock Where Debts Meet Politics – Economic Memo – NYTimes.com

Small Businesses in Greece Are Being Devastated – NYTimes.com

Swiss Facing Prospect of Deflation – NYTimes.com

19th century lessons for EZ crisis management | vox – Research-based policy analysis and commentary from leading economists

BBC News – France reveals further budget savings

BBC News – Italy government borrowing rates hit euro-era high

Berlusconi pressured as crisis threatens Italy – MarketWatch

Are we losing the innovation edge? | Drive For Innovation – AVNETExpress