3881. Permitting Reform: The Supreme Court Weighs In
Timothy Taylor discusses the Supreme Court's ruling on NEPA and its implications for permitting reform in infrastructure projects, particularly regarding environmental impact assessments.
3882. What Does a Rising Long Term US Government Yield Mean?
Menzie Chinn analyzes the implications of rising long-term US government yields, focusing on default risk and its effects on the yield curve and currency value.
3883. Ninety Years Ago
Scott Sumner discusses the negative economic impact of FDR's wage policy in 1933 and draws parallels with contemporary trade policy under the Trump administration.
3884. Market Basket CEO is put on leave in new spat at family-controlled supermarket chain
The post discusses the suspension of Market Basket's CEO amid allegations of work stoppage plans and resistance to succession planning.
3885. Why Must Americans Pay Tariffs?
Jon Murphy discusses how tariffs imposed by the U.S. are primarily paid by Americans, challenging the notion that foreign producers bear the cost.
3886. Realtor.com Reports Most Actively "For Sale" Inventory since 2019
Bill McBride discusses the significant increase in active home inventory and new listings reported by Realtor.com, highlighting trends in the housing market.
3887. The Trade Emperor Has Always Been Stark Naked
A discussion on the recent Court ruling against Trump's tariff policies, highlighting the legal and economic implications of his administration's trade practices.
3888. America needs its foreign students
Noah Smith discusses the negative impact of the Trump administration's policies on foreign students and their importance to the U.S. economy and innovation.
3889. My first big bout of media exposure
The author recounts their initial experience with media exposure following Princess Diana's death, discussing the impact on their work and personal insights gained from the experience.
3890. World financial markets welcome court ruling against Trump's tariffs
Financial markets reacted positively to a court decision preventing the imposition of extensive tariffs on imports by the Trump administration.
3891. Are Trump's trade deals the real deal?
Wailin Wong examines the legitimacy of Trump's touted trade deals through insights from a former U.S. trade negotiator.
3892. Episode 53. The US Dollar And International Economics With Harvard’s Kenneth Rogoff
A discussion on international economics, focusing on sovereign debt, monetary policy, and the US dollar's global status, featuring insights from a prominent economist's career.
3893. Is There a Dignified Legal Way, Preferably in Latin, to Say "Holy Shit"?
Paul Krugman discusses a federal court ruling against Trump's tariffs, highlighting the misuse of emergency powers and the implications for trade policy.
3894. Federal court keeps Trump tariffs in place — for now
The Associated Press discusses a federal court ruling that blocks Trump from using emergency powers to impose tariffs, citing overreach of authority.
3895. Marina von Neumann Whitman, RIP
David Henderson reflects on his experiences with economist Marina von Neumann Whitman, sharing anecdotes from their time at the Council of Economic Advisers.
3896. Turnout didn’t cost Kamala Harris the election
Nate Silver discusses how turnout was not the primary factor affecting Kamala Harris's election results, highlighting shifts in voter behavior and Democratic strategies.
3897. Fewer Rules, Better People: Where Lam Falls Short
An argument that critiques the shortcomings in Lam's analysis of discretion, emphasizing the distinction between law and legislation and the importance of social norms over written rules.
3898. Some Stabilization in Economic Confidence
Menzie Chinn discusses recent trends in economic sentiment and the differing responses of political groups to economic news.
3899. Las Vegas in April: Visitor Traffic Down 5.1% YoY; Convention Traffic up 13.9% YoY
Visitor traffic in Las Vegas decreased by 5.1% year-over-year, while convention attendance increased by 13.9%, reflecting consumer uncertainty amid changing federal policies.
3900. Inflation Adjusted House Prices 1.0% Below 2022 Peak; Price-to-rent index is 8.1% below 2022 peak
Bill McBride discusses the current state of inflation-adjusted house prices and the price-to-rent index in relation to their 2022 peaks.