The economic wonk world was rocked by Romney's pick of Congressman Paul Ryan for his VP, best known for his draconian budget plans and affinity for Ayn Rand. To get a sense of what this pick means, check out our full coverage:

Romney's Failed Unemployment Strategy and the Bizarro Stimulus of Paul Ryan by Roosevelt Institute Fellow Mike Konczal

To Paul Ryan, Faith is Fact by Roosevelt Institute Senior Fellow Jeff Madrick

Paul Ryan Really Doesn't Like Dodd-Frank by Roosevelt Institute Fellow Mike Konczal

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The End of The Scam: Paul Ryan's Victory—or Defeat—Could Transform American Politics by Roosevelt Institute Senior Fellow Mark Schmitt in The New Repubulic

Paul Ryan’s Budget Deals a Body Blow to Women’s Bottom Line by Next New Deal Editor Bryce Covert in The Nation

Image: Paul Ryan by Gage Skidmore