4861. 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.
4862. S4E18: Liyang Sun, Econometrics, University of College London
The post features a podcast episode discussing the personal journey and research contributions of an econometrician, highlighting her influential work in causal inference.
4863. Argentina’s DOGE
Alex Tabarrok discusses Argentina's deregulation efforts and their positive economic impacts under Milei's leadership, highlighting increased freedom and reduced costs.
4864. Labour’s strategic error on tax
An argument that Labour's reluctance to raise taxes reflects poor strategic analysis, potentially jeopardizing its electoral prospects and ability to address economic challenges.
4865. Worthwhile Canadian Observations
Observations about Canada’s political landscape highlight its response to U.S. influences, the impact of Trump’s actions, and broader implications for national pride and economic policy.
4866. New Home Sales Increase to 676,000 Annual Rate in February
Bill McBride discusses the increase in new home sales in February and provides data from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD regarding housing supply and sales trends.
4867. China releases staff of an American due diligence firm in a move to woo investors
The release of Mintz Group employees reflects China's efforts to attract foreign investors and rejuvenate its struggling economy.
4868. Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 4.1% year-over-year in January
The post discusses January's home price index data, highlighting annual increases and regional variations, while noting factors affecting market activity and affordability.
4869. Facing a silver tsunami, Nevada home health care workers demand a $20 minimum wage
Home health care workers in Nevada are advocating for a minimum wage increase to $20 per hour to address rising demands in their sector.
4870. How's ... everybody doing?
The post explores public perceptions of the economy by gathering opinions across various locations in the U.S. regarding the state of the 2025 economy.
4871. The Impracticality of Henry George’s Land Tax
An argument that highlights the historical challenges and impracticalities of implementing a land value tax, particularly in relation to local government funding issues.
4872. “the stock market has predicted nine out of the last five recessions”
The post discusses stock market trends, recession predictions, and their relationship with economic indicators like interest rates and policy uncertainty.
4873. Tuesday: Case-Shiller House Prices, New Home Sales
The post discusses mortgage rates, upcoming economic reports on house prices and new home sales, and their potential impact on the housing market.
4874. China’s Trade Surpluses are Not a Source of Strength
John Phelan discusses how China's trade surpluses, while seemingly beneficial, have historically led to negative consequences for the country and its citizens.
4875. Walking Through Practitioners Guide (Baker, et al. 2025)
The post discusses a new paper on difference-in-differences methodology, emphasizing a forward-engineering approach to causal inference and addressing various methodological challenges.
4876. A Rare Disagreement with Veronique de Rugy and Don Boudreaux about International Trade
A disagreement is presented regarding the relationship between imports and exports, arguing that exports are not necessarily required for a country to benefit from imports.
4877. How are inflation or tariffs affecting your shopping and budget? NPR wants to know
Alina Selyukh discusses how inflation and tariffs impact shopping habits and budgeting, inviting readers to share their experiences.
4878. India is hoping its manufacturing industry will profit from Trump's tariffs on China
An argument that India seeks to benefit from increased manufacturing opportunities due to U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, positioning itself as an alternative for businesses.
4879. What Follows from Lab Leak?
Alex Tabarrok discusses the implications of a potential lab leak origin for SARS-CoV-2, advocating for improved biosafety regulations and international oversight to prevent future pandemics.
4880. Policy and 2025 Housing Outlook
Bill McBride discusses the impact of policy changes on the housing market outlook for 2025, focusing on inventory levels and economic factors affecting sales.