4061. The Tax Collector
Rund Abdelfatah discusses the transformation of the IRS into a powerful government tool through the pursuit of Al Capone.
4062. Bond market nightmares
Wailin Wong discusses investor reactions in the bond market and their implications for U.S. Treasuries and economic uncertainty.
4063. America has become a laughingstock
Noah Smith discusses America's recent political and economic challenges, particularly focusing on Trump's tariff policies and their implications for the country's international reputation.
4064. Ford recalls nearly 274,000 SUVs due to issues with loss of brake function
The Associated Press reports on Ford's recall of nearly 274,000 SUVs due to potential brake function loss linked to installation defects.
4065. Economic Policy Uncertainty since 1985, Impact on GDP
An argument that economic policy uncertainty negatively impacts GDP, with data illustrating the relationship between shocks in uncertainty and declines in economic performance.
4066. Is the cure worse than the disease?
Scott Sumner discusses the implications of Trump's policies on DEI and civil rights, highlighting the complexities of ideological diversity and free speech.
4067. Thursday: Unemployment Claims, Retail Sales, PPI, NY & Philly Fed Mfg, Fed Chair Powell Speaks, Industrial Production, Homebuilder Survey
The post outlines key economic reports and data releases scheduled for Thursday, including unemployment claims, retail sales, PPI, and manufacturing surveys.
4068. What happened to U.S. farmers during the last trade war
Amanda Aronczyk discusses the impact of the 2018 trade war on U.S. farmers, highlighting tariffs, government interventions, and the long-term effects on agriculture.
4069. The Firm: Disco Corp. and Ronald Coase
Pierre Lemieux discusses Disco Corp.'s radical free-market experiment and its implications for firm structure, referencing Ronald Coase's theories on transaction costs and organizational management.
4070. Fewer Rules, Better People: Discretion and Dispersed Information
An argument that discretion in law enforcement can yield better outcomes than strict legalism, particularly in domestic violence cases, despite unintended consequences from mandatory arrest policies.
4071. Is This the Year We Doom Civilization?
An argument that proposed cuts to social programs and renewable energy funding threaten low-income Americans and exacerbate climate change, highlighting the intersection of politics and economics.
4072. Why has American pop culture stagnated?
Noah Smith discusses perceived stagnation in American pop culture, citing trends in music, movies, and nostalgia among different generations.
4073. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications rose slightly, driven by increased purchase activity, while refinance applications saw a minor decline, reflecting steadier mortgage rates and improved home inventory.
4074. Perturbation Of A Model Of The Recurrence Of Truncation
The discussion focuses on the perturbations in production coefficients and markups affecting the recurrence of truncation in two industries: machines and corn.
4075. What we misunderstand about gun violence
Adrian Ma discusses misconceptions about gun violence in the U.S. and highlights insights from economist Jens Ludwig on behavioral economics and potential solutions.
4076. U.S. egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs
The Associated Press reports that average egg prices have decreased for the first time in months but remain high compared to previous levels.
4077. ESPN's new streaming app could replace cable for some but may end up costing them more
Lydia Calitri discusses how ESPN's new streaming app may offer a cable alternative but could ultimately lead to higher costs for consumers.
4078. Never Reason from a Population Change
Scott Sumner critiques the interpretation of housing market studies, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between demand and supply factors in understanding housing prices.
4079. President Trump's Trip to the Middle East
The post discusses President Trump's overseas trip to the Middle East, focusing on meetings with Gulf leaders and the significance of U.S. deals and personal relationships.
4080. How a Small Share of Firms Drive Economic Growth
An argument that a small number of firms significantly influence national productivity growth, with the U.S. outperforming the UK and Germany due to a higher proportion of standout firms.