5001. Forget about rare earth minerals. We need more copper
An argument that the increasing demand for copper is critical, potentially overshadowing concerns about rare-earth minerals due to its essential role in various technologies.
5002. Ludwig von Mises and the Berlin Batman
Art Carden critiques the New History of Capitalism and defends Ludwig von Mises against misinterpretations, highlighting his anti-Nazi stance through a Batman comic reference.
5003. 'Bloody Saturday' at Voice of America and other U.S.-funded networks
David Folkenflik discusses the indefinite paid leave of 1,000 Voice of America employees and the termination of contracts with other U.S.-funded networks.
5004. The Shortage that Increased Ozempic Supply
Alex Tabarrok discusses how a drug shortage led to increased supply through compounding pharmacies, highlighting the implications of relaxed FDA regulations on the market.
5005. How Worried Should We Be About the Economy?
Paul Krugman discusses economic pessimism and recession risks with Neil Dutta, emphasizing the interplay between macroeconomic forecasting and political factors.
5006. Schedule for Week of March 16, 2025
Bill McBride outlines key economic reports and events scheduled for the week of March 16, 2025, including retail sales and housing data.
5007. Closing tabs: Goodbye South Africa
The author shares experiences from a recent trip to South Africa, discussing talks, personal reflections, and the country's economic challenges and beauty.
5008. Dalton Conley in genes-environment interaction
Tyler Cowen discusses Dalton Conley's research on how genes and environment interact, influencing behaviors and outcomes in social networks and familial settings.
5009. Social Security: Flawed from the Start
An argument that Social Security was designed as a flawed intergenerational scheme, leading to ongoing financial issues and entitlement mentality among citizens.
5010. The Four Golfcartmen of the Apocalypse
The post discusses the negative impacts of the Trump administration, likening them to the biblical figures of War, Death, Pestilence, and Famine.
5011. Democrats should have shut it down
An argument that Democrats should have opposed a budget resolution to avoid a government shutdown, emphasizing the potential political consequences of supporting Trump’s agenda.
5012. Mistaken Identities: The International Trade Version
Timothy Taylor discusses misconceptions in US political discourse regarding trade deficits and their impact on the economy, emphasizing the importance of understanding GDP accounting identities.
5013. Tesla, led by Elon Musk, warns of export retaliation due to new Trump tariffs
Alana Wise discusses Tesla's concerns about potential negative impacts on global sales due to Trump's new tariff policies.
5014. Prices for Ordinary Folk: February and the Future
Menzie Chinn analyzes grocery and shelter prices, comparing different economic indices to assess the financial situation of average households.
5015. How popular is Donald Trump?
Nate Silver discusses Donald Trump's approval ratings, noting his current popularity compared to his first term and the factors influencing these trends.
5016. Trump says the economy is in 'transition.' What comes after?
The post discusses Trump's characterization of the economy as transitioning, contrasting his optimism with skepticism from economists regarding the impact of tariffs.
5017. March 14th COVID Update: COVID Deaths Declining
Bill McBride discusses the decline in COVID deaths and the implications for future reporting and metrics.
5018. How Tupperware took over our homes, with Decoder Ring
The post explores Tupperware's rise and fall, highlighting its innovative sales strategy and lasting impact on modern marketing techniques.
5019. Wisconsin Employment and Forecasts
Employment figures and economic forecasts for Wisconsin are analyzed, highlighting their implications for overall economic activity and GDP projections.
5020. The Conservative Cruel Kids
Marcos Falcone critiques the left's use of the term 'cruel' to describe political opponents, arguing that their policies often lead to economic harm and injustice.