5021. China’s Deflation: Made in the USA
An argument that China's deflation stems from tight monetary policy linked to the US dollar, rather than domestic issues, which the media often overlooks.
5022. Averages, Margins, and Memes
Kevin Corcoran discusses the importance of understanding marginal decisions in economics through relatable examples, emphasizing clarity over complex mathematical explanations.
5023. FTC asks to delay Amazon trial over 'dire' resources, then quickly backtracks
A federal lawyer's claim about the FTC's resource crisis in its Amazon lawsuit was quickly retracted, highlighting internal challenges within the agency.
5024. Q1 GDP Tracking: Wide Range
The post discusses various GDP tracking estimates for Q1, highlighting adjustments due to trade deficits and the impact of gold imports on growth forecasts.
5025. Everybody Hates Elon
Paul Krugman discusses the unexpected negative economic and consumer sentiment following Trump's 2024 election, highlighting the impact of his policies and Elon Musk's influence.
5026. Silver Bulletin College Basketball (SBCB) ratings 🏀
Nate Silver discusses the Silver Bulletin College Basketball ratings, detailing their methodology and updates on team performances as the season progresses.
5027. China is trying to kneecap Indian manufacturing
Noah Smith discusses China's shift from attracting foreign investment to becoming a source of investment by building factories abroad, impacting global supply chains.
5028. Dorothy Thompson: The journalist who warned us about Hitler
An argument that highlights Dorothy Thompson's insights and warnings about the dangers of Nazi Germany during her career as a journalist and broadcaster.
5029. Why CEOs are calm about tariffs in public — but 'very discouraged' in private
Business leaders publicly downplay concerns about tariffs while privately expressing significant discouragement regarding their potential impact on market stability.
5030. Southwest surprises, tariff guac shock, and fraud flourishes
Darian Woods discusses Southwest Airlines' policy changes, rising fraud rates, and Americans' demand for avocados in this week's economic indicators.
5031. Guest Contribution: “Steeling losses: sectoral strains from the return of tariffs on steel and aluminium”
An argument that reinstating tariffs on steel and aluminium will significantly impact trade, production, and consumer welfare in the US and its trading partners.
5032. A 2nd judge orders thousands of fired federal employees temporarily reinstated
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully fired thousands of federal employees without proper notification to states.
5033. Instantaneous Inflation: Headline, Core, Supercore for CPI, PPI, HICP
An argument that examines various inflation measures, including headline, core, and supercore, using recent data and calculations from multiple economic sources.
5034. “The Coming Recession May Have Already Arrived”
Menzie Chinn analyzes economic indicators suggesting a potential recession, referencing EJ Antoni's claims and discussing data from various sources and methodologies.
5035. (Don't) click here to pay your tolls: How you can stop spam texts
Bill Chappell discusses the rise of "smishing" scams and offers advice on how to protect yourself from these fraudulent texts.
5036. Realtor.com Reports Active Inventory Up 27.8% YoY
The post discusses the significant year-over-year increase in active housing inventory and new listings, highlighting market dynamics affecting buyers and sellers.
5037. Tariffs
David Henderson discusses the economic benefits and costs of import tariffs, analyzing their impact on production, consumption, and trade deficits.
5038. Donatella Versace to step down as brand's chief creative officer after nearly 30 years
Manuela López Restrepo discusses Donatella Versace's decision to step down as chief creative officer after nearly 30 years leading the brand.
5039. The False Promise of Populism
An argument that populism fails to deliver on its promises due to inherent epistemic and incentive challenges, leading to a concentration of power among new elites.
5040. Hotels: Occupancy Rate Decreased 1.4% Year-over-year
Bill McBride discusses the decline in hotel occupancy rates in the U.S. and its potential impact due to decreased Canadian tourist traffic.