2941. Govt 6: When the markets need fixing (Market Design)
Robert Smith discusses how markets can fail and the government's role in improving market efficiency through market design.
2942. Summer School 6: When the markets need a designer
Robert Smith discusses the importance of market design in economics and how government intervention can help correct market failures.
2943. “America in Recession since 2022? A Critique of Antoni-St. Onge”
An argument that critiques the notion of America being in recession since 2022, focusing on data and analysis from a specific paper.
2944. “Trump’s pick for BLS commissioner suggests suspending the monthly jobs report”
Menzie Chinn discusses Dr. Antoni's suggestion to suspend monthly jobs reports due to data reliability concerns, advocating for reliance on more accurate quarterly data instead.
2945. Federalism and Housing Policy
An argument that housing affordability disparities between red and blue states may change, influenced by regulations and competition for residents amid shifting economic conditions.
2946. Import Sensitive CPI Components, Core PCE Nowcast Rise
The post discusses recent trends in consumer price index components and their impact on core PCE nowcast inflation estimates.
2947. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The post highlights various stories related to economic principles, including educational tools, patent charges, currency issues, and generational workplace dynamics.
2948. Learning, AI, and John Searle’s Chinese Room
An argument that explores the implications of AI on learning through Searle’s Chinese room analogy, highlighting concerns about genuine understanding in education.
2949. One year later, is the River winning?
An argument that contrasts two political communities, the River and the Village, analyzing their roles and perceptions in the context of the 2024 election and recent political events.
2950. ChatGPT Classic
The post discusses the backlash against GPT-5, comparing it to Coca-Cola's New Coke, highlighting user investment and the challenges of adapting to rapid AI changes.
2951. The Future of Art with AI
Jon Murphy discusses the impact of AI on art, analyzing its economic implications and the potential job displacement for artists in different market segments.
2952. Early Look at 2026 Cost-Of-Living Adjustments and Maximum Contribution Base
An analysis of the upcoming cost-of-living adjustments and contribution base changes based on recent CPI-W data and wage trends.
2953. Trump Plays the Carnage Card
An argument that Trump manipulates perceptions of crime and the economy to divert attention from his failures, despite evidence showing crime rates are declining and economic conditions are poor.
2954. The hidden costs of cutting Medicaid
Emily Crawford discusses the broader implications and hidden costs of cutting Medicaid beyond immediate budget savings.
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2955. [Rerun] Steve Berry, IO and Structural Econometrics, Yale University
Scott Cunningham discusses his conversation with Steven Berry about his influential work in industrial organization and the BLP model in economics.
2956. At least five interesting things: Cool research edition (#68)
The post discusses various podcasts on AI's impact on the economy, labor market trends, and critiques a misleading economic chart shared by Bernie Sanders.
2957. YoY Measures of Inflation: Services, Goods and Shelter
The post analyzes year-over-year inflation measures for services, goods, and shelter, highlighting recent trends and changes in prices through July 2025.
2958. Inflation remains elevated as Trump's tariffs take hold
Scott Horsley discusses how inflation remains high due to the impact of President Trump's tariffs on consumer prices.
2959. U.S. and China extend tariff truce deadline for another 3 months
Ashish Valentine discusses President Trump's extension of the tariff truce deadline between the U.S. and China for an additional three months.
2960. The arduous system for getting aid into Gaza
Arwa Damon discusses the challenges of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza and the economic factors affecting her charity's efforts.