4781. Overly Friendly Emails and other marketing pet peeves
Darian Woods discusses advertising pet peeves, including overly friendly brands, generational labels, and gendered double standards, with insights from advertising experts.
4782. Asian shares are sharply lower over concerns about the U.S. economy
The Associated Press reports that Asian shares fell sharply due to concerns over rising inflation and a slowing U.S. economy affecting consumer spending.
4783. Laws are for the Little People
Scott Sumner critiques the disparity in legal consequences faced by the wealthy compared to the general public, highlighting issues of national security and justice.
4784. Term Spreads, Yield Curves, 28 March 2025
Menzie Chinn discusses a significant decline in the one to two-year term spreads, indicating potential economic deceleration ahead.
4785. Why 2025 is not 2022 (Short-Horizon Recession Forecasting-Wise)
An argument that compares recession indicators and economic sentiment between 2022 and 2025, suggesting differing economic conditions and implications for recession forecasting.
4786. My Weekly Reading for March 30, 2025
The post discusses inefficiencies in federal spending, political risks from current administrations, and shifts in immigrant voting patterns in relation to recent elections.
4787. Mixtape University series: Diff-in-diff with a checklist. Understanding the No Anticipation Violation
The post discusses instructional videos on difference-in-differences methodology, focusing on the "no anticipation" aspect and providing practical simulations for learning causal inference.
4788. A Balance of Payments Primer, Part II: The Dollar and All That
Paul Krugman discusses the international role of the dollar, its impact on the U.S. balance of payments, and critiques misconceptions held by some Trump officials about trade.
4789. A few comments on the Seasonal Pattern for House Prices
Bill McBride discusses the seasonal patterns of house prices and how distressed sales affected these patterns during and after the housing bust.
4790. The latest episode of Mad King Trump
Noah Smith discusses Donald Trump's tariffs on the auto industry and their negative economic impacts, highlighting the disconnect between Trump's policies and their consequences for American businesses.
4791. Gambling with Memes
The author discusses the rise of memecoins, exploring their origins, market dynamics, and the implications for investors and the economy, with insights from NPR's Planet Money.
4792. Near Horizon Recession Probability
An argument that utilizes a probit regression to estimate recession probabilities based on consumer sentiment and interest rates, highlighting significant economic indicators and their implications.
4793. FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC over DEI practices
Juliana Kim reports on FCC chair Brendan Carr's investigation into Disney's DEI practices to assess potential violations of FCC regulations.
4794. Closing tabs:
The post reflects on personal experiences, future plans, and thoughts on living in the present, while also mentioning academic endeavors and cultural interests.
4795. From Bidenomics to Trumponomics: A Talk with Jared Bernstein
The discussion focuses on the U.S. economy's performance under Biden, inflation concerns, and the contrasting economic perspectives as the political landscape shifts.
4796. Startup founder convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase of $175M by faking firm's success
The Associated Press reports on Charlie Javice's conviction for defrauding JPMorgan by falsely inflating her startup's success.
4797. Schedule for Week of March 30, 2025
The post outlines key economic reports and events scheduled for the week, including employment data, trade deficits, and manufacturing surveys.
4798. From Seattle to Miami, anti-Musk protesters gather at hundreds of Tesla locations
Protests against Elon Musk's involvement in the Trump administration are planned at Tesla locations globally this weekend.
4799. Judicial rulings block Kari Lake's drive to shutter Voice of America
A judicial decision prevents Kari Lake from pursuing efforts to close the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
4800. Business Cycle Indicators for February: What Does It Mean When Consumption Falls while Income Rises?
An argument that rising personal income alongside falling consumption indicates potential economic concerns, supported by various economic indicators and forecasts.