4961. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The author discusses various economic stories, including airline revenue forecasts, wage growth, and behavioral economics related to Southwest Airlines' policy change.
4962. Exercise, Economics, and Margins
Kevin Corcoran discusses the diminishing returns of spending on bodybuilding training, highlighting the marginal benefits of budget versus high-end options.
4963. Falling confidence in vaccination illustrates how the media’s obsession with balance and impartiality, and its aversion to regulation, can kill.
The author discusses how media's obsession with balance and sensationalism contributes to declining vaccination rates and public health risks.
4964. The Stages of Trumpist Economic Grief
Paul Krugman discusses the economic disillusionment among Trump supporters and the disconnect between their expectations and reality regarding economic policies.
4965. Industrial Production Increased 0.7% in February
The post discusses the increase in industrial production and capacity utilization in February, highlighting significant gains in manufacturing and mining sectors compared to previous months and years.
4966. Housing Starts Increased to 1.501 million Annual Rate in February
The post discusses February's housing starts data, highlighting increases in single-family units and overall trends in building permits compared to previous months and years.
4967. I have written a book!
Noah Smith announces his first book, which discusses Japan's economy and the potential for foreign investment through its cultural appeal.
4968. What might save China's economy
Darian Woods discusses China's economic growth targets and the challenges and opportunities facing its economy post-real estate slump.
4969. Three announcements: a new diff in diff practitioners guide, a new Workshop Begins March 22, and Harvard University
The post announces a new paper on difference-in-differences methodology, a related workshop, and an opportunity for practitioners to deepen their understanding of the topic.
4970. Fast-er food: A productivity surge at U.S. restaurants
A study reveals a significant increase in productivity at fast-food and other restaurants after years of stagnation.
4971. This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn't
Scott Horsley discusses the reasons behind the egg shortage in the U.S. compared to the abundance of eggs in Canada, highlighting farm size differences.
4972. “Are we heading into a recession? Here’s what the data shows”
The post discusses indicators of a potential recession, focusing on consumer spending, market predictions, and economic sentiment data.
4973. 2025 Women's March Madness Predictions
Nate Silver discusses women's NCAA tournament projections, highlighting the growing popularity of women's basketball and the methodologies used for rating teams.
4974. Free the Beer, Free the Trade
The post discusses the implications of the Supreme Court case regarding interprovincial trade barriers in Canada, focusing on alcohol regulations and their economic impact.
4975. Trump tries to void Biden's pardons, blaming autopen. Many presidents have used it
Rachel Treisman discusses Trump's claims regarding Biden's pardons and the use of autopens by presidents throughout history.
4976. Snapshots about the Federal Workforce
The post examines recent trends in federal civilian employment, noting increases and patterns related to economic conditions and potential implications for government staffing.
4977. Forever 21 is bankrupt, again. This time actually could be forever
Alina Selyukh discusses Forever 21's repeated bankruptcy filings and its decline as a major fast-fashion retailer.
4978. 3rd Look at Local Housing Markets in February
Bill McBride discusses February housing market trends, including sales data and mortgage rates, while tracking over 40 local markets in the US.
4979. Social Security: The Proposal
An argument that Social Security is unjust and inequitable, highlighting how it fails to accommodate individuals with shorter life expectancies and the lack of guaranteed benefits despite contributions.
4980. What Did We Learn From Torturing Babies?
Alex Tabarrok discusses the historical misconception about babies' ability to feel pain and the implications for understanding consciousness and compassion.