5101. AAR: Rail Carloads Down YoY in February, Intermodal Up
The post discusses February's rail traffic data, highlighting a decline in carloads and an increase in intermodal volumes, influenced by economic conditions and weather challenges.
5102. Stocks slump yet again as fears grow about tariffs -- and a recession
Maria Aspan discusses investor concerns regarding tariffs and their potential impact on the U.S. economy, contributing to a slump in stock markets.
5103. The Cost of Uncertainty
Jadrian Wooten discusses the economic impact of uncertainty stemming from tariff policies and its effects on consumer and business behavior.
5104. A top 'Washington Post' columnist resigns, accusing publisher of killing piece
David Folkenflik discusses Ruth Marcus's resignation from the Washington Post, alleging that the publisher suppressed her article on Jeff Bezos' changes to the opinion pages.
5105. The Paranoid Style in MAGA Policy
Paul Krugman discusses the backlash against Trump and Musk's policies, highlighting their economic failures and the descent into conspiracy theories among their supporters.
5106. Housing March 10th Weekly Update: Inventory up 0.5% Week-over-week, Up 28.3% Year-over-year
Active single-family housing inventory increased slightly week-over-week and significantly year-over-year, indicating a potential trend toward more normal inventory levels as spring approaches.
5107. A bane for tyrants abroad, U.S.-funded networks fear fate under Kari Lake
U.S.-funded international networks, crucial for global outreach, face uncertainty under potential funding cuts by Kari Lake, raising concerns among their leaders.
5108. A single-engine plane crashes near a Pennsylvania airport, injuring 5 passengers
A single-engine plane crashed near Lancaster Airport, injuring five passengers who were subsequently hospitalized, with no injuries reported on the ground.
5109. An Economic Approach to Homer’s Odyssey: Part III
An analysis of various political structures in The Odyssey, emphasizing themes of governance, societal dysfunction, and the impossibility of utopias.
5110. What Bad Bunny teaches us about Puerto Rican tax law
Darian Woods discusses how Bad Bunny's album reflects on Puerto Rico's changes and examines the impact of tax breaks on the island.
5111. One-day strike at 13 German airports, including main hubs, brings most flights to a halt
A surprise strike at Hamburg Airport disrupted travel for over 40,000 passengers, occurring shortly before planned strikes at multiple German airports.
5112. My Weekly Reading for March 9, 2025
David Henderson discusses various articles on topics including ride-sharing regulations, Social Security issues, economic uncertainty, and the impact of tariffs on American households.
5113. Firms Moving to the US Pay a Tariff Equivalent
An argument that moving production to the US incurs costs similar to tariffs, affecting foreign exporters and highlighting misconceptions about trade policies.
5114. The Clean Little Secret of Social Security
An argument that misconceptions about Social Security, fueled by prominent figures, highlight the need for better understanding of the program's mechanics and sustainability.
5115. Mixtape University series: Diff-in-diff with a checklist. Where does Parallel Trends come from?
The content explores the differences in applying difference-in-differences methodology, focusing on parallel trends and issues with already treated comparison groups.
5116. The political economy of Manus AI
Tyler Cowen discusses the implications of Manus AI's development and its potential impact on U.S.-China relations and governance structures.
5117. GDPNow and Other Predictions
An argument that GDPNow's predictions for Q1 show a decline in economic growth estimates, highlighting various forecasts and adjustments related to GDP calculations.
5118. This thing will fail
Noah Smith discusses N.S. Lyons' views on the end of the Long Twentieth Century and its implications for liberalism and contemporary politics.
5119. Tariffs! Tariffs! Tariffs! In Conversation With Mary Lovely
Paul Krugman discusses tariff policy shifts with Mary Lovely, highlighting their economic implications and the unexpected nature of recent trade decisions.
5120. At least five interesting things: Bananas republic edition (#60)
Noah Smith discusses the impact of Trump's administration on the economy and public sentiment, highlighting chaos and disapproval among Americans regarding his policies.