2201. The Ambulance-Transport-to-Dialysis Fraud
Timothy Taylor discusses Medicare fraud related to non-emergency ambulance transport for dialysis patients and the implications for government spending oversight.
2202. Tuesday's Assorted Links
Jadrian Wooten discusses various stories highlighting economic principles and teaching applications, including basic income, corporate banking, and market competition.
2203. NAHB: Builder Confidence Increased in October, Negative territory for 18 consecutive months
Builder confidence in the housing market increased in October, yet remains below the threshold indicating positive sales conditions, reflecting ongoing economic challenges.
2204. The MR Podcast: Our Favorite Models, Session 2: The Baumol Effect
Alex Tabarrok discusses the Baumol effect, emphasizing its implications on labor-intensive repair services and the shift towards cheaper new goods over time.
2205. On Fair Prices
An argument that explores the concept of "fair price," distinguishing between price and cost, and questioning the morality associated with pricing in a world of scarcity.
2206. Donald Trump Has Lost Touch With Reality
An argument that Donald Trump's detachment from reality is exacerbated by sycophants, impacting his perception of events and decision-making, with potential consequences for millions.
2207. LA Ports: Imports and Exports Down YoY in September
Container traffic data reveals a decline in imports and exports at LA ports, indicating a downward trend in trade activity over the past year.
2208. Fixed Capital And Extensive Rent
Robert Vienneau discusses the properties of production models involving fixed capital and extensive rent, comparing them to those with circulating capital.
2209. A theory why the internet is going down the toilet
Greg Rosalsky discusses a new book that identifies issues plaguing major American companies.
2210. Trade Expert EJ Antoni on Tariff Pass-Through
An argument that tariff pass-through to consumers is significant, countering claims of minimal price increases, supported by evidence of effective tariff rates and timing of implementation.
2211. What Releases Have We Missed? What Will We Miss? And What Will Be the Impact?
The discussion centers on the impact of missed economic data releases due to a potential government shutdown and the resulting uncertainty for businesses and the economy.
2212. EconoFact: “The U.S. Agricultural Sector Under Stress”
Menzie Chinn discusses the challenges facing the U.S. agricultural sector, including high costs, low prices, and the impact of the Trump administration's policies.
2213. Outage at Amazon Web Services disrupts websites across the internet
An outage at Amazon Web Services causes widespread disruptions to various websites, highlighting the service's critical role in online operations.
2214. Housing October 20th Weekly Update: Inventory Up 0.3% Week-over-week
The post discusses a slight week-over-week increase in single-family housing inventory, comparing current levels to previous years and highlighting seasonal trends.
2215. A Posting Glitch
The post discusses a recent protest against autocracy, highlighting the contrasting perceptions of participants and Republican rhetoric, while reflecting on the significance of public demonstrations.
2216. Civil Resistance Confronts the Autocracy
An argument that recent protests against autocracy reflect a broader struggle for democracy, highlighting the disconnect between reality and extreme rhetoric from right-wing figures.
2217. Taking A Bite Out of the Competition
Jadrian Wooten discusses Smucker's lawsuit against Trader Joe's for copyright infringement over similar sandwich designs, highlighting competition and market dynamics in the grocery industry.
2218. After Trump, the deluge
Noah Smith discusses the rise of extremist views among young Republicans and the implications for the party's future amid increasing authoritarianism and racial hatred.
2219. ARIMA(1,1,1) in BLS Private NFP vs. ADP Based ECM
An argument that various econometric models are evaluated to compare employment data from different sources, highlighting statistical findings and implications for employment trends.
2220. I loved my time in the UK. But it needs an AC intervention.
The author reflects on living in the UK, highlighting economic disparities with the US and everyday inconveniences that affect quality of life.