Boss-onomics: Australia's finance minister inspired by Bruce Springsteen

Wayne Swan claims The Boss's lyrics reveal economic nous, but rival says he is being ridiculousWhere might finance ministers find economic inspiration? The works of John Maynard Keynes, perhaps? Paul Krugman or Nouriel Roubini? Not Australia's treasurer Wayne Swan. The man named Finance Minister of the Year in 2011 by Euromoney magazine turns instead to the Boss.Swan has named Bruce Springsteen as one of his economic heroes. "You can hear Springsteen singing about the shifting foundations of the...

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18:06 on August 1 2012

Pete Seeger Has Duets With Bruce Springsteen And Steve Earle On New Album

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20:03 on August 1 2012

Boss-onomics: Australia's finance minister inspired by Bruce Springsteen

Guardian Music — Wayne Swan claims The Boss's lyrics reveal economic nous, but rival says he is being ridiculousWhere might finance ministers find economic inspiration? The works of John ... more info

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18:13 on August 2 2012

Pete Seeger - Pete Seeger To Release All-star Duets

ContactMusic — Folk legend Pete Seeger has teamed up with stars including Bruce Springsteen and Emmylou Harris for an album of duets Steve Earle Dar Williams and Rage Against The MAChin... more info

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