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How much will tariffs raise prices? Trump's economists just revealed their answer

4701. How much will tariffs raise prices? Trump's economists just revealed their answer

Jeff Guo discusses the administration's calculations on tariffs and their impact on prices, addressing a question previously avoided by Trump.

Trump's tariffs are so far-reaching they include several remote, uninhabited islands

4702. Trump's tariffs are so far-reaching they include several remote, uninhabited islands

The post discusses the inclusion of uninhabited islands in Trump's recent tariff announcements, highlighting their geographical and political significance.

ICE Mortgage Monitor: Home Prices Continue to Cool

4703. ICE Mortgage Monitor: Home Prices Continue to Cool

Bill McBride discusses the cooling trend in home prices, highlighting a decline in annual growth rates and increased inventory in major markets.

Perturbations Of Selected Parameters In The Corn-Tractor Model

4704. Perturbations Of Selected Parameters In The Corn-Tractor Model

Robert Vienneau discusses perturbations in parameters of a corn-tractor model, analyzing their effects on production and switch points within the parameter space.

Will Malignant Stupidity Kill the World Economy?

4705. Will Malignant Stupidity Kill the World Economy?

An argument that recent tariff policies, driven by irrational decision-making, threaten economic stability and reflect a troubling approach to governance and international relations.

Brutal day for stocks: Dow plunges almost 1,700 points on new Trump tariffs

4706. Brutal day for stocks: Dow plunges almost 1,700 points on new Trump tariffs

New tariffs announced by the President are anticipated to increase prices, hinder U.S. growth, and potentially lead other nations into recession.

How a Nobel physicist saw productivity—and why it matters for us now

4707. How a Nobel physicist saw productivity—and why it matters for us now

Scott Cunningham analyzes William Shockley's paper on productivity variations in research, connecting it to broader economic implications and personal reflections on productivity.

Trade Deficit decreased to $122.7 Billion in February

4708. Trade Deficit decreased to $122.7 Billion in February

The post discusses the decrease in the U.S. trade deficit for February, highlighting changes in exports and imports, as well as the trade deficit with China.

More homes are finally hitting the spring market. Will buyers take the plunge?

4709. More homes are finally hitting the spring market. Will buyers take the plunge?

Laurel Wamsley discusses the increase in housing inventory this spring and the potential impact of high prices and economic uncertainty on buyers' decisions.

Tariffs: Another American act of intentional self-harm

4710. Tariffs: Another American act of intentional self-harm

Noah Smith discusses the negative economic consequences of Trump's tariffs and critiques the political support behind them, highlighting the irrationality of such policies.

World markets respond to Trump's new tariffs. And, TikTok nears its sell-by date

4711. World markets respond to Trump's new tariffs. And, TikTok nears its sell-by date

Brittney Melton discusses Trump's new tariffs and their potential economic impact, along with TikTok's uncertain future.

Markets in Asia and Europe fall following U.S. announcement of global tariffs

4712. Markets in Asia and Europe fall following U.S. announcement of global tariffs

Markets in Europe and Asia declined sharply after the U.S. announced significant tariff increases on global imports.

Tariffs are another reason why Americans feel so lousy about the economy

4713. Tariffs are another reason why Americans feel so lousy about the economy

Scott Horsley discusses how tariffs are contributing to American consumers' negative feelings about the economy and the potential risk of an economic slowdown.

Tariffs threaten to upend markets American farmers depend on

4714. Tariffs threaten to upend markets American farmers depend on

Tariffs imposed by the government are causing dissatisfaction among farmers who rely on stable markets for their livelihoods.

My Conversation with the excellent Sheilagh Ogilvie

4715. My Conversation with the excellent Sheilagh Ogilvie

The discussion covers historical pandemics' economic impacts, vaccination practices, local governance during epidemics, and social customs in England and Germany.

Trump tariffs spark ire and dismay from international leaders

4716. Trump tariffs spark ire and dismay from international leaders

International leaders express frustration over high tariffs imposed by the U.S. on traditional allies and China, highlighting potential economic and diplomatic tensions.

2 April 2025: An Event Study

4717. 2 April 2025: An Event Study

Menzie Chinn discusses updated betting odds indicating a higher likelihood of a recession occurring in 2025.

Why the great vinyl shortage is over

4718. Why the great vinyl shortage is over

Justin Barney discusses the impact of a Czech village on the vinyl manufacturing industry and its effects on U.S. competitors.

The Slave to Our Passions

4719. The Slave to Our Passions

Scott Sumner discusses how personal biases influence decision-making, using examples from sports and tariffs to illustrate the disconnect between reason and passion.

What Would True Reciprocity Mean?

4720. What Would True Reciprocity Mean?

David Henderson critiques President Trump's proposed tariffs, arguing that true reciprocity would require the U.S. to reduce its own trade restrictions based on economic data.