5161. Trade Deficit increased to $131.4 Billion in January
Bill McBride discusses the significant increase in the U.S. trade deficit for January, highlighting changes in exports and imports.
5162. Did tariffs contribute to the Great Depression? Here's what to know
Chandelis Duster explores the role of tariffs among various factors contributing to the Great Depression, referencing insights from economists.
5163. Is a Recession Still Coming?
Menzie Chinn analyzes recession probabilities using economic indicators and models, highlighting differing forecasts and recent trends in market sentiment.
5164. My Conversation with Carl Zimmer
Tyler Cowen discusses his conversation with Carl Zimmer about airborne diseases, genetics, and the implications of DNA information in society and decision-making.
5165. As Canadians cancel trips due to Trump, the U.S. tourism industry could lose billions
Joe Hernandez discusses how Canadian travelers are canceling trips to the U.S. in response to the Trump administration's actions, potentially impacting the U.S. tourism industry.
5166. Why is Elon Musk so obsessed with 'ghost employees'?
Bobby Allyn discusses Elon Musk's initiatives to eliminate 'ghost employees' from Twitter and the federal government payrolls.
5167. State Supreme Court races can be costly, competitive and combative. Why?
Anya van Wagtendonk discusses the increasing costs and competitiveness of state Supreme Court races in Wisconsin, highlighting their evolving nature.
5168. What to make of the Ukraine minerals deal
Darian Woods discusses the potential U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal and evaluates the significance of Ukraine's mineral resources amidst ongoing military aid debates.
5169. A few words about FiveThirtyEight
Nate Silver reflects on the challenges faced by FiveThirtyEight under Disney's ownership and the importance of data journalism in politics.
5170. How Today’s Egg Prices Scrambled Traditional Economic Theories
Craig Richardson discusses how current egg prices challenge traditional economic theories, highlighting unexpected market behaviors and consumer reactions in the U.S.
5171. Don’t Cap Credit Card Interest Rates
Christopher Freiman argues against capping credit card interest rates, stating it would limit credit access for high-risk borrowers and ultimately harm those it intends to help.
5172. Volunteers help fired federal workers re-enter the job market
Andrew Stelzer discusses a workshop in Philadelphia aimed at helping recently fired federal workers find new employment.
5173. Economic Uncertainty in the US Economy
Timothy Taylor discusses the rising economic uncertainty in the US and its implications for decision-making and economic activity.
5174. CoreLogic: Home Prices Increased 3.3% Year-over-year in January
Calculated Risk discusses CoreLogic's report indicating a 3.3% year-over-year increase in home prices and regional variations in the housing market.
5175. Trump grants automakers temporary relief from tariffs
Scott Horsley discusses President Trump's decision to temporarily relieve automakers from tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
5176. Unshackling the Shackled Leviathan
Pierre Lemieux discusses the dangers of executive overreach and the erosion of classical liberalism in the context of current U.S. political events.
5177. Fed's Beige Book: "Overall economic activity rose slightly"
Calculated Risk discusses the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, highlighting slight economic growth, consumer spending trends, and labor market conditions across various districts.
5178. Dozens of Canadians are charged for scamming American grandparents out of $21 million
Rachel Treisman discusses the arrest of 25 Canadians for scamming American seniors out of $21 million by posing as their grandchildren.
5179. Nearly 6,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work for now
Andrea Hsu reports on the temporary reinstatement of nearly 6,000 USDA workers fired under Trump due to a ruling by the Merit Systems Protection Board.
5180. Is Social Security a Ponzi Scheme?
Alex Tabarrok discusses the debate on whether Social Security resembles a Ponzi scheme, referencing insights from notable economists like Paul Samuelson and Milton Friedman.