4841. If and when you live in a dictatorship, how will you know?
The discussion centers on the characteristics and implications of dictatorship, particularly in relation to the Trump administration's actions and rhetoric.
4842. Long Differences, Short Gaps, and the Principle of Falsification in Event Studies
Scott Cunningham argues for using long differences in event studies based on the principle of falsification, emphasizing their role in testing observational designs.
4843. Planet Money buys a mystery diamond
Jeff Guo discusses Planet Money's purchase of a mystery diamond, exploring its origins and the economics behind diamond pricing and potential scams.
4844. Breaking the Symmetry – Free Trade Edition
Kevin Corcoran critiques Yoram Hazony's views on free trade and mutual loyalty, arguing for a balance between individual liberty and societal bonds.
4845. Judge freezes Trump plan to dismantle Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
A federal judge halted the White House's plan to dismantle Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, deeming its operation beneficial to the public interest.
4846. Canada and America in Better Times
An argument that highlights Canada's pivotal role in the rescue of American hostages during the Iran crisis, emphasizing cooperation between the two nations.
4847. Incompetent or Evil: A False Dichotomy
Paul Krugman discusses the dual nature of incompetence and malice in the actions of the Trump administration and figures like Elon Musk, particularly regarding public policy.
4848. Final Look at Local Housing Markets in February and a Look Ahead to March Sales
Bill McBride discusses February's local housing market trends, highlighting a year-over-year decrease in existing home sales and predictions for March sales activity.
4849. MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Bill McBride discusses a 2% decrease in mortgage applications and highlights trends in refinancing and purchasing activity based on the MBA's latest survey data.
4850. Buying or selling on StubHub? It's probably not showing you all the available tickets
Rafael Nam discusses how StubHub's "Recommended Tickets" filter limits ticket visibility, frustrating users who may not see all available options.
4851. Colorado is poised to pass some of the toughest gun laws in the country
A proposal to restrict guns with detachable magazines is nearing approval in Colorado, with the governor likely to enact it into law.
4852. Why a tiny bit of oil can be a big deal
The discussion highlights the significance of marginal oil wells in the U.S. and their impact on producers and environmental concerns.
4853. Can Europe stand without the US?
An argument that European countries are seeking military independence from the U.S. and exploring the challenges they face in achieving this goal.
4854. Republican lawmakers seek to put PBS and NPR in the hot seat
Republican lawmakers are targeting public broadcasters PBS and NPR, questioning their funding and relevance amid broader discussions on government efficiency.
4855. Why Methodological Cosmopolitanism?
Jon Murphy discusses methodological cosmopolitanism, emphasizing the importance of considering the global impact of economic policies, particularly tariffs, on all affected parties.
4856. Conference Board: “US Consumer Confidence tumbled again in March”
Menzie Chinn discusses the decline in US consumer confidence as indicated by the Conference Board index and compares it with other sentiment measures.
4857. Pointless Wars
Scott Sumner discusses how ambiguous U.S. foreign policy has historically led to costly wars, highlighting examples like the Gulf War and the Korean War.
4858. Blue states don't build. Red states do.
An argument that progressive policies in blue states hinder development, causing population loss, while red states thrive due to more favorable growth conditions and policies.
4859. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The post highlights various stories related to economic principles, including financial aid, consumer behavior, smuggling, toll revenue, and transportation costs in New York City.
4860. TikTok: Godot, Absurd Politics, and Knaves
A narrative explores the absurd political maneuvers surrounding TikTok's ban, highlighting the opportunistic behavior of politicians and the implications for governance and society.