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This article describes how the events in Paris affected the economic growth. This illustrates how more factors than taxes and employment can make a difference in level of economic activity. A decrease economic activity might cause the government to intervene by reducing the interest rate, creating incentives to increase consumption. A demand-side policy like this could help the economy get back on its course.

At least 132 people were killed after terrorists orchestrated a series of attacks in Paris on Friday. Many more were critically injured. And suspects remain at large. But the world goes on. Here's your Monday Scouting Report: Top Stories How the economy and markets react to terrible tragedies.