2141. Adam Smith Would Not Approve: The Evidence
Jon Murphy argues that Adam Smith would disapprove of recent U.S. tariffs due to their non-compliance with his principles on trade and mercantilism.
2142. The Hunger Games Begin
Paul Krugman discusses the implications of a potential government shutdown on SNAP funding and the political motivations behind it.
2143. Bring back liberal nationalism
Noah Smith discusses the challenges facing the Trump administration and the Democratic Party's struggle to gain public support amidst rising Republican popularity.
2144. Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 1.5% year-over-year in August
Bill McBride discusses the August home price indices, noting a 1.5% annual gain and the impact of inflation on housing wealth.
2145. America's immigration crackdown is disrupting the global remittance market
Greg Rosalsky discusses how America's immigration policies are affecting the global remittance market and the financial implications for various countries.
2146. States with Negative GDP, Employment Growth in 2025H1
The post analyzes states with negative GDP and employment growth in the first half of 2025, highlighting discrepancies between GDP and employment trends.
2147. 'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties
An argument that the 'Washington Post' editorials neglected to disclose Jeff Bezos' financial interests in relevant topics.
2148. Judge indefinitely halts shutdown layoffs noting human toll
A federal judge is set to decide on a potential halt to federal employee layoffs initiated by the Trump administration amid an ongoing government shutdown.
2149. Tuesday: Case-Shiller House Prices
Bill McBride discusses mortgage rates and upcoming housing market reports, highlighting the impact of the government shutdown on economic data releases.
2150. Agustín Etchebarne on Milei and the election
Tyler Cowen discusses Javier Milei's electoral victory and its implications for Argentina's economy and political landscape, highlighting support for structural reforms and capitalism.
2151. Joseph ("Joe") Claymon Cunningham (1941 - 2025)
Scott Cunningham reflects on his father's life, career, and their shared interests, particularly in literature and film, following his father's passing from Parkinson's disease.
2152. October Forecast: Vehicle Sales Down Sharply Due to Decline in EV Sales
Bill McBride discusses a significant decline in vehicle sales, primarily driven by a drop in electric vehicle sales following the expiration of federal EV credits.
2153. Final Look at Housing Markets in September and a Look Ahead to October Sales
The post analyzes September housing market trends, highlighting sales declines, inventory increases, and potential future price changes.
2154. Privatizing Law Enforcement: The Economics of Whistleblowing
An argument that private incentives through whistleblowing effectively reduce fraud and provide significant economic returns compared to government enforcement mechanisms.
2155. When Canvas Crashed and Students Cheered
The post explores students' contrasting reactions to a learning management system outage, highlighting the economic implications of education as both an investment and a signaling mechanism.
2156. No, Ronald Reagan Didn’t Love Tariffs
An argument that Reagan supported free trade and used tariffs sparingly, contrasting his approach with Trump's chaotic tariff policies and emphasizing respect for international agreements.
2157. Arguments And Debates Among Early Socialists
The post examines early socialist debates, focusing on figures like William Thompson and their influence on later socialist thought, particularly regarding labor and wealth distribution.
2158. Housing October 27th Weekly Update: Inventory Up 1.0% Week-over-week, New High for 2025
Bill McBride discusses the recent increase in single-family housing inventory and its implications for the housing market in 2025.
2159. NPR lawsuit alleges Corporation for Public Broadcasting gave in to political pressure
An argument that NPR is suing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for allegedly breaking a contract to satisfy the White House's demands.
2160. What Economists Are Against the IEEPA Tariffs? What Economists Are in Favor?
Menzie Chinn discusses differing opinions among economists regarding the IEEPA tariffs, highlighting both support and opposition to these economic measures.