As she shook this one box which was not empty, so that the contents would settle and not spill when it was lifted, she noticed some loose sheets of writing paper lying face down.

NEWYORKER: A Beneficiary

Whatever the extent of their restructuring so far, companies still face a big task cleaning up their balance sheets (eg, by selling assets and pulling out of unprofitable businesses) before they can start growing again.

ECONOMIST: Japanese corporate profits

Privately insured folks will similarly face higher prescription-drug prices, as manufacturers try to shore up their balance sheets.

FORBES: Senior Citizens Will Pay Dearly For Health Care Price Controls