3741. Warner Bros. Discovery to be split, as Zaslav retreats from grand ambitions
David Folkenflik discusses Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to split its operations due to financial struggles and the decline of cable television.
3742. The High Cost of Self-Sufficiency
An argument that self-sufficiency in food production is often impractical and inefficient compared to the benefits of specialization and trade in agriculture.
3743. Deport Dishwashers or Solve All Murders?
Alex Tabarrok critiques the federal government's prioritization of immigration enforcement over violent crime prevention, advocating for reallocating resources to solve more murders.
3744. Nobody Expected the MAGA Inquisition
Paul Krugman discusses the alarming anti-science agenda of the Trump administration and its potential consequences for U.S. leadership and prosperity.
3745. Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-June 2025
Bill McBride discusses the mid-June 2025 housing market, highlighting increasing inventory, flat sales, and pressures on home prices.
3746. Immigration is not an "invasion", nor should it be
The post discusses the complexities of immigration in the U.S., addressing historical context, economic concerns, and evolving perceptions of legality surrounding undocumented immigrants.
3747. Socialism Worked In A Village In China In 1979
An argument that socialism in Xiaogang Village, China, led to significant agricultural productivity and income growth, illustrating the adaptability of socialist principles to local conditions.
3748. Housing June 9th Weekly Update: Inventory up 0.6% Week-over-week, Up 32.2% Year-over-year
Active single-family housing inventory increased slightly week-over-week and significantly year-over-year, indicating a larger than normal rise in inventory for 2025 compared to previous years.
3749. We Can’t Build Bananas in America
Jadrian Wooten discusses the impracticality of producing bananas in America, emphasizing the concept of comparative advantage and the inefficiencies of the "build in America" argument.
3750. Apple's WWDC event goes big on design, but says less on AI
John Ruwitch discusses Apple's WWDC event, highlighting its emphasis on design innovations while downplaying advancements in artificial intelligence.
3751. Trump tariff revenue soars 78%. Who's paying them?
An argument that increased tariff collections may reduce federal debt but could simultaneously cause higher inflation and slower economic growth.
3752. Dave Portnoy on Trump, the 'manosphere' and 'Barstool conservatism'
Steve Inskeep discusses Dave Portnoy's views on voting for Trump, his disagreements with him, and his openness to supporting Democrats.
3753. Macroeconomic Implications of Premature Escalation in LA
Menzie Chinn discusses the economic impact of ICE raids in blue states, particularly California and New York, highlighting GDP and employment growth projections.
3754. My Weekly Reading for June 8, 2025
David Henderson discusses various articles on legal accreditation, Supreme Court decisions, and their implications for democracy and education.
3755. Day 1 in Turin, Day t-1 before diff-in-diff workshop at Collegio Carlo Alberto
Scott Cunningham shares his experiences in Turin, including travel details, accommodations, and his enjoyment of a new TV show while preparing for a workshop.
3756. Working within Reason
An argument that reasoning Generative AI models significantly enhance productivity in research, particularly in economics, while also presenting challenges in management and accuracy.
3757. Supersonics Takeoff!
A discussion on lifting the ban on supersonic aircraft, highlighting its potential to enhance technological development and restore U.S. leadership in aviation innovation.
3758. Understanding Inequality, Part II
An argument that rising inequality in America since 1980 stems primarily from shifts in political and bargaining power against workers, rather than globalization or technology.
3759. Leading Index for Commercial Real Estate Increased 4% in May
Bill McBride discusses the 4% increase in the Dodge Momentum Index for commercial real estate in May, highlighting trends in planning activity and economic uncertainty.
3760. Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace
An argument that students should challenge economic teachings in college to foster critical thinking and address widespread misconceptions about concepts like price gouging and trade.