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Trump Goes Crazy on Trade

4721. Trump Goes Crazy on Trade

The post critiques Trump's exaggerated trade claims and proposed tariffs, highlighting inaccuracies and potential diplomatic repercussions from his statements.

White House reviewing TikTok proposal to lease algorithm from China

4722. White House reviewing TikTok proposal to lease algorithm from China

A proposal is under review to establish a U.S. entity that would lease TikTok's algorithm to circumvent Chinese export restrictions.

SBSQ #19: What is Elon's endgame?

4723. SBSQ #19: What is Elon's endgame?

The post discusses recent election outcomes influenced by Elon Musk's investments, the implications for American democracy, and concerns about the future of free elections.

Tariffs: what are they good for?

4724. Tariffs: what are they good for?

Mary Childs discusses the role of tariffs, challenging mainstream economic views and exploring their potential as tools for economic and political leverage.

Who loses when Trump cuts funding to universities?

4725. Who loses when Trump cuts funding to universities?

The author discusses the implications of Trump's funding cuts to universities, highlighting the broader impact on education and society.

Philly Fed: State Coincident Indexes Increased in 47 States in January (3-Month Basis)

4726. Philly Fed: State Coincident Indexes Increased in 47 States in January (3-Month Basis)

The post discusses the recent increases in state coincident indexes, indicating economic growth in 47 states based on employment and other economic indicators.

Relative, compared to whom?

4727. Relative, compared to whom?

The discussion centers on the importance of relative income in people's well-being, challenging the notion that individuals don't care about their relative status compared to others.

To Lie or Not To Lie: Moral and Economic Reasons

4728. To Lie or Not To Lie: Moral and Economic Reasons

Pierre Lemieux discusses the moral and economic implications of lying, particularly in the context of politicians and the effects on society and trust.

Tesla's quarterly sales fall 13%. Experts blame Musk

4729. Tesla's quarterly sales fall 13%. Experts blame Musk

Scott Neuman discusses Tesla's declining sales and the backlash against CEO Elon Musk's cost-cutting measures linked to his political role.

Heavy Truck Sales Decreased 12% YoY in March: Lowest since May 2020

4730. Heavy Truck Sales Decreased 12% YoY in March: Lowest since May 2020

Bill McBride discusses the significant decline in heavy truck sales in March, highlighting its implications for economic trends and potential recession indicators.

Synthetic controls and CodeChella: Coming soon workshops

4731. Synthetic controls and CodeChella: Coming soon workshops

The post announces two upcoming workshops on synthetic controls and difference-in-differences, highlighting their significance in causal inference and practical applications in research.

Stop Looking for Methods in the Madness

4732. Stop Looking for Methods in the Madness

Paul Krugman critiques the incoherence of Trump's tariff policies and the lack of sound economic reasoning behind them.

How reciprocal tariffs could affect you. And, Maryland man mistakenly deported

4733. How reciprocal tariffs could affect you. And, Maryland man mistakenly deported

An argument that reciprocal tariffs may negatively impact U.S. consumers, alongside a mention of a mistaken deportation by the Trump administration.

MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

4734. MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications decreased, with a notable drop in refinances, while purchase activity showed year-over-year growth amid volatile treasury yields and economic uncertainty.

Trump unveils 10% tariff on all imports and 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of nations

4735. Trump unveils 10% tariff on all imports and 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of nations

Danielle Kurtzleben discusses President Trump's proposed tariffs and the potential economic impact of a trade war on markets and prices.

It's been a wild rollout of Trump's tariffs. Here's how we got here

4736. It's been a wild rollout of Trump's tariffs. Here's how we got here

The post examines the unpredictable nature of President Trump's tariff policies and the evolution of his tariff agenda.

The U.S. already has tariffs on a few sectors. It hasn't gone that great

4737. The U.S. already has tariffs on a few sectors. It hasn't gone that great

An argument that existing U.S. tariffs on certain sectors provide insights into the potential outcomes of new tariffs proposed by the Trump administration.

New issue of Econ Journal Watch

4738. New issue of Econ Journal Watch

The post discusses various critiques and analyses of economic theories and historical events, highlighting debates on stock price bubbles, political upheaval in Ukraine, and liberalism in Argentina.

What $10 billion in data centers actually gets you

4739. What $10 billion in data centers actually gets you

Stephan Bisaha discusses the economic impact of data centers, highlighting their limited job creation and the potential benefits for communities.

Fast fashion vs. Trump: why women may pay more in the tariff wars

4740. Fast fashion vs. Trump: why women may pay more in the tariff wars

The discussion explores the impact of tariffs on fast fashion and how it may influence consumer behavior towards underconsumption.