Coping with the cost of war, the role of taxes

COPING WITH THE COST OF WAR: Should we raise taxes? History would reveal, argues James Wright, that it has worked in the past.

GOOGLE BUYS MOTOROLA: Sure to ignite another sort of war, no doubt. Dealbook reports: "The acquisition would turn Google, which makes the Android mobile operating system, into a full-fledged cellphone manufacturer, in direct competition with Apple."