Economics may be dismal, but it's no science – John Kay

At least a few small businesses are saying to hell with the fiscal cliff – CNNMoney
Diana Nelson chosen as new chair at Carlson – StarTribune
North Dakota produced 747,239 barrels of oil per day in October – Fargo Forum
Monsanto wins $1b judgment against Pioneer – Des Moines Register
Video: "We are opening a gateway to space" – NASA
Duluth maintenance base finishes first Airbus – News Tribune
People are living longer, but dying in new ways – The Economist
Shinzo Abe presses central bank, vows new fiscal stimulus in Japan – WSJ
Childless Irish women earn 17% more than Irish men – The Atlantic
Great. The very rich are flocking to D.C. – Washington Post
Coffee industry has set its sights on China – Financial Times Correction appended: Diana Nelson will be the new chair at Carlson. This post originally incorrectly identified her position.