2921. Summer 2025 Journal of Economic Perspectives Freely Available Online
Timothy Taylor discusses the availability of the Summer 2025 issue of the Journal of Economic Perspectives and highlights key articles on housing markets and policies.
2922. Two Economic Ideas That are True and Nontrivial
The discussion centers on economic theories that are true yet misunderstood, particularly the Ricardian theory of comparative advantage and misconceptions about government price-setting.
2923. Anti-Trump podcast MeidasTouch is rivaling Joe Rogan. Does it have staying power?
Bobby Allyn discusses how the MeidasTouch podcast is gaining popularity among progressives during Trump's presidency, despite the dominance of right-wing media.
2924. MAGA’s Feelings Don’t Care About Your Facts
Paul Krugman discusses how MAGA's rejection of facts in favor of feelings affects economic and crime data interpretations under Trump’s influence.
2925. Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-August 2025
The post provides an overview of the housing market in mid-August 2025, highlighting increased inventory, slight sales declines, and challenges faced by new homebuilders.
2926. Trump is tightening the screws on corporate America — and CEOs are staying mum
An argument that corporate leaders face pressure from political demands, raising concerns about the implications for capitalism in America.
2927. My excellent Conversation with Nate Silver
Tyler Cowen discusses various topics with Nate Silver, including risk theory, cultural differences, and political issues like immigration and electoral systems.
2928. Why every A-lister also has a side hustle
Wailin Wong discusses the trend of celebrities launching side businesses and explores the motivations behind this phenomenon.
2929. Additional Thoughts on EJ Antoni’s Nomination to BLS
Menzie Chinn critiques EJ Antoni's qualifications for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, highlighting widespread disapproval from economists across the political spectrum.
2930. Today’s Convergence of Political Systems
An argument that political systems are increasingly converging, blending elements of socialism and capitalism, particularly in the context of state capitalism in America and China.
2931. We Have Never Been Woke Part 5: The Cause of Awokenings
An argument that historical social justice movements arise from elite overproduction, where frustrated elites ally with marginalized groups during times of societal hardship to challenge the established order.
2932. Stable/Genius: Stablecoins and Free Banking
An argument that stablecoins could enhance financial accessibility and efficiency, while drawing parallels to historical free banking systems and their potential impact on the economy.
2933. The Decline in Summer Teen Employment
The post examines the decline in summer employment among teenagers, highlighting trends in employment ratios and potential reasons for decreased participation in the labor force.
2934. Free the Patient: A Competitive-Federalism Fix for Telemedicine
An argument that patients should have the freedom to choose physicians across state lines, advocating for competitive federalism in telemedicine without requiring interstate compacts or federal oversight.
2935. Hackification
The discussion centers on the incompetence of certain economists associated with Trump, highlighting attempts to manipulate economic data and the implications for transparency and legality.
2936. Corporations aren't the reason your rent is too high
Noah Smith argues that corporate power is not the primary cause of high rents, emphasizing other factors affecting the housing market in America.
2937. An Example With A Cost-Minimizing Technique With Intensive And Extensive Rent
Robert Vienneau discusses a model of production that combines intensive and extensive rent based on land use and profit levels in agriculture and industry.
2938. Why Trump's spending bill could close your grocery store
Corey Bridges discusses how Trump's spending bill cuts to SNAP affect families and grocery stores, highlighting the economic implications of these policy changes.
2939. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications rose significantly, driven by lower interest rates, with a notable increase in refinance activity despite a modest uptick in purchase applications.
2940. Is Kari Lake a CEO? Her agency said so. The law suggests not
David Folkenflik discusses Kari Lake's claim of being the acting CEO of a federal agency, contrasting it with legal eligibility concerns.