4901. The North American Trade Bloc at Risk
Concerns arise regarding the potential fracturing of the North American trade bloc due to political tensions and the implications for economic cooperation and supply chains.
4902. Voice of America staff sue Trump administration for shutting down network
A lawsuit is filed by Voice of America staff against the Trump administration, claiming unconstitutional actions to shut down the network.
4903. March 21st COVID Update: COVID Deaths Continue Declining
The post discusses the decline in weekly COVID deaths, updates on hospital reporting requirements, and trends in COVID metrics, particularly wastewater data.
4904. What's the ideal age to reach a life milestone? Many Americans say it depends
Manuela López Restrepo discusses survey findings on the ideal ages for life milestones among Americans, highlighting that opinions vary based on individual perspectives.
4905. Can we just change how we measure GDP?
Nick Fountain discusses the implications of changing how GDP is measured, focusing on a proposal to exclude government spending from the calculation.
4906. Whistleblower John Barnett's family files wrongful death suit against Boeing
A family files a wrongful death suit against Boeing, referencing a note from John Barnett expressing a desire for accountability from the company.
4907. Tariffs and Inflation
Jon Murphy discusses the impact of tariffs on prices and inflation, emphasizing that tariffs cause temporary price increases but do not lead to long-term inflation.
4908. One Requirement of the Rule of Law
The post discusses the importance of the rule of law for individual liberty and prosperity, emphasizing judicial independence as essential to prevent tyranny.
4909. Hotels: Occupancy Rate Decreased 3.5% Year-over-year
Bill McBride discusses a decrease in U.S. hotel occupancy rates and the impact of international tourism decline due to political factors.
4910. Homo Economicus and Home Buying Economics
Kevin Corcoran discusses how the homo economicus model can mislead homebuyers, particularly regarding escalation clauses in real estate offers.
4911. China’s Medicines are Saving American Lives
Alex Tabarrok discusses how China's pharmaceutical advancements are benefiting American healthcare and emphasizes the importance of a global market for innovation.
4912. Is the Sleeping Giant Awakening?
A discussion on Europe's potential emergence as a geopolitical power amid concerns about U.S. democracy and security, highlighting recent constitutional changes in Germany.
4913. Q1 GDP Tracking: Wide Range
Bill McBride discusses updates on GDP tracking estimates for Q1, highlighting various forecasts and adjustments from different financial institutions.
4914. How Trump's firings could upend a 90-year-old Supreme Court ruling limiting his power
Andrea Hsu discusses how President Trump's firings of Democratic members from independent agencies could challenge a long-standing Supreme Court ruling on executive power.
4915. My first trip to Haiti
Tyler Cowen recounts his adventurous trip to Haiti, highlighting the culture, food, and experiences while reflecting on the country's socio-political context.
4916. Why Torsten Sløk was correct
An argument that Torsten Sløk accurately predicted economic growth by challenging conventional economic models and emphasizing the importance of data over traditional metrics like interest rates.
4917. A new-ish gold rush and other indicators
The discussion covers various economic indicators, including rising gold prices, German defense spending, and a slowdown in U.S. mergers and acquisitions.
4918. My New Thought about DOGE
The discussion centers on government spending, the implications of cutting federal employees, and a brief mention of DOGE's potential relevance in this context.
4919. Vogue Magazine on Imminent Recession
The post discusses how economic uncertainty influences hair color trends, highlighting consumer behavior changes and analyzing spending on personal care services as a recession indicator.
4920. Farming is uncertain — a trade war makes it more so
An argument that farmers face increased uncertainty due to tariffs and government policies, compounding existing concerns about prices and weather impacts.