2681. End the Fed?
An argument that the Federal Reserve's central planning undermines the economy by distorting interest rates and controlling prices, leading to economic disarray and loss of currency value.
2682. Blue books are a bad idea
An argument that traditional assessment methods, like blue book exams, may not effectively address the challenges posed by AI in education and could hinder genuine learning.
2683. The Financial System: Some Graphs
Menzie Chinn discusses graphs illustrating the current state of the financial system as part of his teaching course.
2684. ICYMI: Journal of Economic Perspectives Summer Issue Free Online
Timothy Taylor discusses the availability of the Summer 2025 issue of the Journal of Economic Perspectives online, encouraging readers to access it freely.
2685. How Trump's latest crypto launch enriches his family
Maria Aspan discusses how Trump's cryptocurrency launch has financially benefited him and his family, emphasizing their significant profits linked to his political return.
2686. In a brawl over right-wing TV, Newsmax sues Fox News
David Folkenflik discusses Newsmax's antitrust lawsuit against Fox News, claiming it attempted to stifle the growth of its smaller competitor in the cable news market.
2687. Fed's Beige Book: "Little or no change in economic activity"
Bill McBride discusses the Federal Reserve's Beige Book findings, highlighting stagnation in economic activity and mixed sentiments across various Districts regarding consumer spending and employment.
2688. Economics Problems of Grocery Delivery
Kevin Corcoran discusses the economic factors influencing grocery delivery choices, including personal preferences, transaction costs, information asymmetries, and the principal-agent problem.
2689. First day of class!
Scott Cunningham reflects on his first day of class at Harvard, discussing student engagement, the importance of causal inference, and mental health among students.
2690. The Simple Mathematics of Chinese Innovation
An argument that China's growth in innovation, particularly in clean energy, reflects a shift from copying to leading in research, benefiting global progress and wealth.
2691. Yes, America Has a Housing Emergency
An argument that America faces a genuine housing emergency exacerbated by political decisions, highlighting the disconnect between rising home prices and inadequate housing supply.
2692. BLS: Job Openings Decreased to 7.2 million in July
Job openings decreased to 7.2 million in July, with unchanged hires and separations, indicating a stable labor market despite year-over-year declines in job openings and quits.
2693. MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications fell 1.2% despite lower mortgage rates, with refinancing activity slightly increasing, while purchase activity declined after a recent rise.
2694. Hitler's bunker is now just a parking lot. But it's a 'dark tourism' attraction anyway
The post explores the phenomenon of dark tourism, focusing on Hitler's bunker and the ethical implications and economic factors surrounding such attractions.
2695. Crypto, Stablecoins, and the Rise of Tokenization
An argument that cryptocurrencies struggle to gain traction due to transaction inefficiencies, competition from traditional finance, and reputational issues, while stablecoins show promise for payments.
2696. In a major antitrust ruling, a judge lets Google keep Chrome but levies other penalties
Jaclyn Diaz discusses a federal judge's ruling allowing Google to retain Chrome while imposing penalties on its exclusive search engine deals.
2697. Trump's tariffs are in limbo. So what now? How 3 businesses are adjusting — again
Scott Horsley discusses how businesses are adapting to the uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariffs after a federal appeals court ruling.
2698. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The post discusses various recent stories highlighting economic principles, including order cancellations, environmental penalties, job market challenges, electric vehicle sales, and tourism revenue.
2699. The best quarterbacks of all time
Nate Silver discusses the development of a new NFL quarterback projection system and its significance in evaluating quarterback performance historically and in future seasons.
2700. The Political Economy of Cruelty: Some Elements
Pierre Lemieux explores the relationship between individual and governmental cruelty, analyzing how incentives and public choice contribute to cruel policies and behaviors.