2501. Jimmy Kimmel show is pulled by ABC after comments about the Charlie Kirk killing
The post discusses ABC's decision to pull the Jimmy Kimmel show after controversial comments related to a killing mentioned by Charlie Kirk.
2502. The Problem with Government-Run Grocery Stores
Peter Jacobsen argues against government-run grocery stores, highlighting inefficiencies and lack of profit incentives compared to private businesses.
2503. One of These Is Not Like the Others – Messages from the FOMC SEP
The post discusses the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to lower the Fed funds rate, highlighting dissenting opinions and contrasting growth forecasts.
2504. Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns over dispute with owner Unilever
Joe Hernandez discusses Jerry Greenfield's resignation from Ben & Jerry's due to conflicts with owner Unilever regarding corporate governance and decision-making.
2505. Some Trends in Global Debt from the IMF
Timothy Taylor discusses trends in global debt, highlighting shifts between public and private debt and the implications for economies like the US and China.
2506. Preference Falsification, Marginal Cost, and Cancel Culture
Kevin Corcoran explores preference falsification, its relationship with cancel culture, and how societal pressures affect free speech and public expression of beliefs.
2507. Diff-in-Diff, population weights and parallel trends: part 1
Scott Cunningham discusses the identification conditions for causal effects using difference-in-differences, focusing on the distinction between unweighted and population weighted data.
2508. Housing Starts Decreased to 1.307 million Annual Rate in August
Housing starts and building permits decreased in August, reflecting a decline in both single-family and multi-family construction compared to previous months and the previous year.
2509. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest Weekly Survey
Bill McBride discusses a significant increase in mortgage applications, driven by lower rates and a weakening job market, according to the MBA's latest survey.
2510. Facing Trump's pressure, the Fed cuts rates for the first time this year
Scott Horsley discusses the Federal Reserve's likely interest rate cut due to pressure from Trump and concerns about the job market.
2511. Good cities can't exist without public order
Noah Smith discusses the implications of public disorder on urban development and transit in America, highlighting the challenges posed by crime and mental health issues.
2512. Business Cycle Indicators at Mid-September
Menzie Chinn discusses various economic indicators, including industrial production and retail sales, highlighting trends and comparisons to consensus forecasts.
2513. NPR to trim $5 million this year as public radio stations struggle to pay bills
David Folkenflik discusses NPR's plan to cut $5 million from its budget as local public radio stations face financial difficulties.
2514. The Measurement is Not the Thing
An argument that measurement tools like CPI and GDP can misrepresent economic realities, leading to misconceptions about inflation and growth, particularly in central planning contexts.
2515. Economics of Trade Sanctions
An argument that trade sanctions have increased significantly, affecting global trade, and exploring their economic impacts and political implications on foreign policy.
2516. LA Ports: Imports and Exports Down YoY in August
Bill McBride discusses the decline in imports and exports at LA ports, highlighting trends in container traffic and seasonal patterns affecting trade volumes.
2517. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The post highlights various stories illustrating economic principles and their implications, including public sentiment on capitalism and housing market dynamics in NYC.
2518. The Anthropic Settlement: A $1.5 Billion Precedent for AI and Copyright
A landmark $1.5 billion settlement raises crucial questions about copyright, compensation for authors, and the future of AI development amid evolving intellectual property laws.
2519. Women, Jobs and Charlie Kirk
Paul Krugman discusses Charlie Kirk's political actions and views on gender roles, linking them to broader societal changes and the implications for women in the workforce.
2520. NAHB: "Builder Confidence Steady but Future Sales Expectations Hit Six-Month High", Negative territory for 17 consecutive months
Builder confidence remains steady, but future sales expectations rise due to lower mortgage rates, despite ongoing challenges in the housing market and price reductions by builders.