4761. BLS: Job Openings Decreased to 7.6 million in February
Bill McBride discusses the decrease in job openings to 7.6 million in February, highlighting labor market trends and statistics from the BLS report.
4762. Crumbling trust in American institutions: A MAHA activist takes on Girl Scout cookies
Greg Rosalsky discusses the controversy surrounding Girl Scout cookies and how it reflects a broader decline in trust towards American institutions.
4763. More billionaires than ever ranked in Forbes' annual list. Here are the top 10
A Martínez discusses the increase in billionaires globally, highlighting that they now exceed 3,000 and possess a combined wealth of $16.1 trillion.
4764. Living in Freiburg, Germany
Tyler Cowen reflects on his transformative experience living in Freiburg, Germany, and the personal decisions that shaped his academic and cultural journey.
4765. Should we vote for all judges?
An argument that Mexico's move to elect judges aims to enhance court integrity but raises concerns about judicial independence and impacts on businesses.
4766. Republicans are acting like there’s a Blue Wave coming
The post discusses the potential for Democrats to retake the House of Representatives, analyzing special elections and Republican underperformance in recent contests.
4767. What Ought Economists Do?
Max Molden discusses the role of economists in society, emphasizing their duty to provide advice based on citizens' preferences rather than imposing their own judgments.
4768. The AI Market Ecosystem
An argument that the AI market ecosystem encompasses various components including hardware, cloud computing, training data, and foundation models, highlighting key players and market dynamics.
4769. Forward Looking Implications of Consumption Behavior in the Trump 2.0 Era
An argument that rising income excluding current transfers leads to a decline in aggregate consumption, influenced by tariff-induced front-loading in December.
4770. The Simple Power of The 2x2: Personal Reflection on Difference-in-Differences
The post reflects on the author's intellectual journey with causal inference and difference-in-differences, highlighting personal insights and challenges in understanding econometric concepts.
4771. It Is Basically Holistically Intuitive
The post critiques the misunderstanding of tariffs and their economic implications, highlighting the dangers of protectionist policies and the need for sound economic reasoning in political decisions.
4772. How Brazil built a world-beating aircraft manufacturer
Pedro Franco discusses Brazil's successful aircraft manufacturer Embraer, highlighting its industrial policy and contrasting it with the Zona Franca of Manaus as a cautionary tale.
4773. Sell Floyd Bennett Field!
Alex Tabarrok argues for selling underutilized federal lands, including Floyd Bennett Field, to raise funds and improve land efficiency amid a housing crisis.
4774. Why Some of Us Never Switched Back to Regular Eggs
Jadrian Wooten discusses how rising egg prices led some consumers to prefer organic and specialty eggs, altering perceptions of value despite conventional eggs becoming cheaper again.
4775. MAGA is Bad for Business
An argument that small business owners mistakenly support Republicans, particularly Trump, despite evidence showing that Democratic policies are better for business and economic stability.
4776. Duncan Foley On Why General Equilibrium Maybe Is Not Neoclassical Economics
Robert Vienneau discusses Duncan Foley's critique of general equilibrium theory and its distinction from neoclassical economics, emphasizing the lack of substantive economic intuition.
4777. Housing March 31st Weekly Update: Inventory up 1.1% Week-over-week, Up 30.6% Year-over-year
The post discusses recent trends in single-family housing inventory, highlighting increases both week-over-week and year-over-year, and comparing current levels to previous years.
4778. Hyundai's plans for its new Georgia plant reveal an industry hedging its bets on EVs
A new Hyundai plant in Georgia is diversifying from solely electric vehicles to include plug-in hybrids, indicating broader changes in the automotive sector.
4779. Episode 48. Consumer Sentiment, Junk Fees, Medical Debt, and the Future of Economic Policy with Neale Mahoney (Stanford Economics Professor)
Jon Hartley discusses consumer sentiment, junk fees, medical debt, and economic policy with Stanford Professor Neale Mahoney, who shares insights from his career and research.
4780. Start your podcast (from my email)
The discussion emphasizes the potential of podcasts for niche content creators to connect with influential audiences, regardless of academic background.