2601. A Substantive Reply on Tariffs
An argument that tariffs on steel and aluminum may harm national security by diverting resources from critical industries, complicating the justification for such trade restrictions.
2602. EU Productivity and Lack of Integration
Timothy Taylor discusses the EU's lagging productivity and economic integration, highlighting barriers that hinder competition and innovation compared to the US economy.
2603. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The post shares five stories highlighting economic principles and their applications, emphasizing the importance of engaging economics education for students.
2604. Winter workshop announcements plus pictures of Boston
Scott Cunningham shares his recent move to Boston, experiences with football, and plans for upcoming games while reflecting on personal memories and friendships.
2605. CPI Preview
The post discusses upcoming Consumer Price Index data, forecasts for inflation rates, and factors influencing changes in CPI and core CPI.
2606. A Blessing and a Curse
Jon Murphy discusses the dual nature of markets, highlighting their ability to coordinate and innovate while also critiquing the dangers of collectivism and centralized control.
2607. Housing 101
Alex Tabarrok discusses housing market dynamics, comparing apartment prices in Austin and New York, and the impact of Airbnb regulations on hotel prices.
2608. Can a Despised Autocrat Consolidate Power?
An argument that explores whether a despised autocrat can consolidate power despite poor economic performance and widespread public disapproval, drawing historical comparisons.
2609. BLS revision shows annual hiring was overstated by 911,000 jobs
Scott Horsley discusses a Labor Department report indicating that U.S. job growth may have been overestimated by 900,000 jobs in the past year.
2610. Employment: Preliminary annual benchmark revision shows downward adjustment of 911,000 jobs
Bill McBride discusses a preliminary benchmark revision indicating a downward adjustment of 911,000 jobs in the U.S. employment statistics for March 2025.
2611. Are Westerners turning back into medieval peasants?
An argument that Western civilization is regressing by rejecting key technologies, drawing parallels to historical examples of societal decline due to anti-science sentiments.
2612. Here's what happens when private equity buys homes in your neighborhood
Alex Mayyasi discusses the impact of corporate landlords on rent prices and neighborhood diversity, highlighting the challenges they pose to homeownership.
2613. Interview with Dean Karlan: US Government Foreign Aid
The post discusses Dean Karlan's experiences as USAID's chief economist, focusing on the challenges of implementing effective foreign aid and the impact of political constraints.
2614. Rupert Murdoch buys out 3 of his children to seal fate of his media empire
David Folkenflik discusses Rupert Murdoch's buyout of three children, impacting the control of his media empire.
2615. Clifford Winston: “Academic Toadies Impair Government Performance”
Menzie Chinn discusses how Clifford Winston criticizes the Trump Administration's hiring of academics who compromise their standards, negatively impacting government performance.
2616. Lower Trade Deficits and More Foreign Investment?
A discussion on the decline of foreign tourism in the U.S., its economic implications, and the contradictions of protectionist policies regarding trade and foreign investment.
2617. Recession Watch Metrics
An argument that various economic indicators, including housing sales and the yield curve, are being monitored to assess potential recession risks in the U.S. economy.
2618. What Cardboard Can Tell Us About the State of the Economy
An argument that cardboard box production serves as a leading economic indicator, reflecting consumer demand and potential recession signals through its fluctuations.
2619. Scott Bessent, Sleazy Smearer
Paul Krugman criticizes Scott Bessent's attacks on the Federal Reserve and discusses the implications of Trump's administration's choices for economic leadership.
2620. What is an American?
The post explores the evolving definitions of American identity, particularly among right-wing nationalists, emphasizing the complexities of ethnicity, ancestry, and cultural heritage in America.