As the end of 2013 approaches, the Washington Examiner is taking a look back at the biggest stories and issues of the year. Today, it’s economics.

The future of the Federal Reserved was shaped this year, when Janet Yellen was picked to succeed Ben Bernanke after Democrats in Congress stood against Larry Summers. Elizabeth Warren made waves with her populist push to bring back Glass-Steagall. Democrats and Republicans butted heads on a variety of issues, including unemployment benefits, student loans and what to do about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.