4621. S4E20: Philip Oreopoulos, Labor Economist, University of Toronto
Scott Cunningham discusses Professor Philip Oreopoulos's impactful work in education and labor economics, highlighting his contributions and personal journey in the field.
4622. The Reason of Rules: Uncertainty is the Growth Killer
An argument that clear rules and expectations prevent arbitrary behavior, fostering a stable environment for learning and economic growth, as illustrated by recent tariff policies.
4623. Manufacturing and Trade
An argument that trade and the dollar's reserve status do not significantly harm U.S. manufacturing, emphasizing productivity improvements and the benefits of dollar demand in global markets.
4624. 1st Look at Local Housing Markets in March
An overview of early reporting local housing markets in March, highlighting sales trends, mortgage rates, and economic factors affecting the real estate sector.
4625. Attack of the Quack-Industrial Complex
Paul Krugman discusses the detrimental impact of Trump's administration on public health and science, highlighting the rise of misinformation and anti-science ideology.
4626. Why populists can do so much harm
The author discusses the harmful economic and political impacts of populist policies, particularly comparing Trump's tariffs to Brexit's trade barriers.
4627. Leading Index for Commercial Real Estate Decreased 7% in March
Bill McBride discusses a 7% decrease in the Dodge Momentum Index, highlighting its implications for commercial real estate planning and construction activity.
4628. U.S. stocks fall again, wiping out earlier gains as Trump tariff shock remains
Willem Marx discusses the recovery of global markets following significant declines due to investor reactions to Trump's tariffs.
4629. My 2022 piece on the New Right vs. classical liberalism
Tyler Cowen critiques the New Right's approach to trust and governance, arguing it undermines coalition-building and may exacerbate societal cynicism toward elites.
4630. American Giant CEO says China tariffs are 'overdue' but warns of industry confusion
Leila Fadel reports on American Giant's CEO's views on overdue China tariffs and concerns about confusion in the textile supply chain.
4631. What's so bad about a trade deficit?
Wailin Wong discusses the implications of the U.S. trade deficit, its benefits, and its relationship to jobs in the context of President Trump's tariffs.
4632. Do American Workers Buy Goods?
An argument that tariffs can harm both workers and consumers by increasing prices and reducing stock values, affecting retirement assets and overall wealth.
4633. Guest Contribution: “Miran, we’re not in Triffin land anymore”
Menzie Chinn discusses the decline of foreign official inflows into the US and its implications for current account deficits, challenging the notion of a Triffin-like situation.
4634. How a false X post about pausing tariffs led to multitrillion-dollar market swings
A misquoted interview sparked misleading posts, causing significant fluctuations in stock markets before the misinformation was corrected.
4635. 'Every day, every single customer': Tariffs hit close to home inside Asian grocers
Juliana Kim discusses how new tariffs threaten the viability of Asian grocery stores that serve immigrant communities.
4636. The Wisdom of Derek Thompson
An argument that examines the interplay between regulations, housing supply, and economic perceptions, emphasizing the importance of understanding market reactions to policy changes.
4637. Tariffs are fueling fears of a recession. What does it take to actually declare one?
Rachel Treisman discusses how tariffs from the Trump administration are raising recession fears and explores the criteria for declaring a recession.
4638. They had left their DEI roles. Trump still fired them
Andrea Hsu discusses the Trump administration's mass firings of federal workers, targeting those involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, regardless of their job roles.
4639. Wall Street leaders warn of harsh economic consequences from Trump's tariffs
Joe Hernandez discusses Wall Street leaders' concerns about the negative economic impacts of Trump's tariffs.
4640. Political Styles of the Rich and Clueless
Paul Krugman discusses the political ignorance of both less-engaged voters and wealthy supporters of Trump, highlighting their misjudgments and the consequences for the economy.