2001. Snapshots of the US Income Distribution
Timothy Taylor discusses recent data on US income distribution, highlighting trends in inequality and the effects of taxes and transfers on income levels.
2002. The Bond Market Is (So Far) Unconvinced
An argument that the bond market remains skeptical despite recent economic indicators and geopolitical developments affecting uncertainty levels.
2003. Supreme Court doubtful of Trump claim he can fire Fed governors by fiat
Nina Totenberg discusses the Supreme Court's hesitation regarding the administration's desire to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook, highlighting concerns about central bank independence.
2004. MAGA Delusions of Economic Leverage
An argument that Trump's tariff threats against Europe lack economic leverage and primarily harm American consumers, revealing the irrationality behind his demands for Greenland.
2005. Trump administration claims offshore wind poses a threat. But it won't say how.
An argument that the Trump administration claims offshore wind poses risks but fails to specify those threats, leading to concerns from wind companies about transparency.
2006. 1 year into Trump's new term, an agency that protects your finances is 'hanging by a thread'
The post discusses the Trump administration's efforts to undermine the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau through funding cuts and layoffs.
2007. It's showdown time for the Fed's independence at the Supreme Court
Nina Totenberg discusses President Trump's attempts to challenge the Federal Reserve's independence by firing a board member, highlighting legal and political implications.
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2008. “…[last month]’s [production] print still came in negative M/M – manufacturing is in recession:
Menzie Chinn analyzes recent manufacturing data, indicating a recession in the sector based on employment and production metrics.
2009. Were the resistance libs right about Trump?
The discussion reflects on the accuracy of predictions regarding Trump's presidency, evaluating the insights of critics and supporters while considering the broader political implications.
2010. US-China Competition for AI Markets
An argument that explores the competitive dynamics between US and Chinese AI markets, focusing on usage patterns of large language models and factors influencing their adoption.
2011. Tuesday's Assorted Links
Jadrian Wooten shares five stories highlighting economic principles and education, including AI in film, smartphone sales, wealth, air pollution regulations, and teaching capitalism.
2012. Claude Code Series (part 8): Resurrecting and Extending an Old Abortion Paper Towards Using Continuous Diff-in-Diff
The post discusses reviving an old abortion research project using new econometric methods and AI tools to analyze the impact of clinic closures on access.
2013. Claude Code Series (part 8): Resurrecting and Extending an Old Abortion Paper Towards Using Continuous Diff-in-Diff
An exploration of using advanced econometric methods to analyze the impact of abortion clinic closures on access, utilizing new data and methodologies for empirical research.
2014. It’s Sundowning in America
An argument that the current president exhibits signs of mental decline, exacerbated by enabling supporters who prioritize personal gain over national well-being.
2015. Everyone Take Copies
The post discusses an experiment on how people perceive the taking of rivalrous versus non-rivalrous resources, revealing differing attitudes toward digital piracy and ownership.
2016. Episode 64. George Tavlas on the History of Monetarism
A discussion on the history of monetarism, central banking evolution, and personal insights from an economist's career, including experiences during the Greek Debt Crisis.
2017. Trump promised to cut energy bills in half. One year later, has he delivered?
Camila Domonoske examines whether Trump's promise to halve energy bills has been fulfilled a year later.
2018. Resistance is necessary, but it's not enough
An argument that highlights the dangers of authoritarianism in the U.S., particularly regarding immigration policies and public response to government actions against protesters.
2019. SBSQ #28b: Maye vs. Stafford and Yelp vs. Google
Nate Silver discusses the NFL MVP race between Drake Maye and Matt Stafford, comparing traditional and advanced statistics to support his argument for Maye.
2020. WSJ Economic Survey: Downside Risk in GDP
Menzie Chinn discusses GDP growth forecasts and recession probabilities based on a recent WSJ economic survey, highlighting downside risks in the projections.