the economy

• Tiger Woods’comeback hit a snag when he tied for fourth place at the Masters (and suffered a controversial two-shot penalty for an improper ball drop on the 15th hole). But the mere presence of a resurgent Woods at Augusta this year was good for golf, with ticket prices for the famed tournament reportedly selling for $13,820 for a four-day pass on resale websites, up from about $3,675 last year.

Ironically, a weaker euro is making Germany even stronger, accentuating Europe’s imbalances

The At Issue panel reviewed the parliamentary season last night with their traditional handing out of honours and dishonours. Video is here.