5221. Vehicles Sales Increase to 16.00 million SAAR in February
Bill McBride discusses the increase in U.S. light vehicle sales in February, highlighting trends in affordability and market segments.
5222. A sovereign crypto fund is a new way to pay out regime cronies
Noah Smith discusses how a proposed U.S. crypto fund could enable government leaders to distribute public funds to favored individuals, raising concerns about economic implications.
5223. SBSQ #18: Will wokeness bounce back?
Nate Silver discusses upcoming projects, subscriber questions, and the potential resurgence of wokeness in society.
5224. Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go ahead
Asma Khalid discusses Trump's decision to implement 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and its impact on markets.
5225. Canada and China retaliate after Trump's tariffs take effect
Asma Khalid discusses Canada's and China's responses to Trump's tariffs, highlighting concerns about a potential global trade war and its impact on international markets.
5226. Some further thoughts on housing
Scott Sumner discusses housing market dynamics, investment returns, and the impact of state policies on migration patterns related to housing prices.
5227. Mixtape Mailbag: Staggered Adoption and Combining Synthetic Controls
Scott Cunningham discusses the use of synthetic control methods in policy evaluation, particularly regarding staggered adoption and extrapolating effects to untreated units.
5228. Kroger CEO resigns abruptly after 'personal conduct' investigation
Alina Selyukh reports on the sudden resignation of Kroger's CEO Rodney McMullen following an investigation into personal conduct.
5229. Stripe’s Annual Letter
Alex Tabarrok discusses Stripe's insights on economic trends, AI's impact on industries, and the significance of stablecoins in enhancing financial systems.
5230. The Economic Blackout Probably Did More Harm Than Good
Jadrian Wooten argues that the Economic Blackout likely harmed low-wage workers more than it affected large corporations, highlighting the disconnect between intention and outcome.
5231. It’s Up to Europe Now
Paul Krugman discusses the historical context of European support for democracy and parallels it with the current situation in Ukraine, emphasizing Europe's responsibility to aid Ukraine against Russian aggression.
5232. Construction Spending Decreased 0.2% in January
Bill McBride discusses a 0.2% decrease in construction spending in January 2025, highlighting trends in private and public construction investments.
5233. Housing March 3rd Weekly Update: Inventory down 0.1% Week-over-week, Up 28.3% Year-over-year
Calculated Risk analyzes recent trends in housing inventory, noting a slight week-over-week decrease but a significant year-over-year increase.
5234. What I’ve been reading
Tyler Cowen reviews various books, highlighting topics like longevity, Boston's history, governance during Covid, art, architecture, and language.
5235. How tourist destinations recover after terrorism
Stephan Bisaha discusses the impact of terrorism on tourism and the varying recovery rates of different destinations.
5236. My Weekly Reading and Viewing for March 2, 2025
David Henderson reviews various articles discussing censorship, free speech, and tax policy, highlighting significant political and economic issues.
5237. EconLog Price Theory: Cutsinger’s Solution to the Membership Difference
Bryan Cutsinger analyzes the implications of Uber's membership pricing on customer spending and ride frequency, demonstrating economic principles through budget constraints and utility.
5238. America is ruled by gangsters now
Noah Smith discusses the implications of Trump's meeting with Zelensky, highlighting a decline in American morality and the emergence of a gangster-like leadership.
5239. The Ultimate “Gold Card”
Scott Sumner discusses Trump's proposed "gold card" for wealthy immigrants, analyzing its potential economic impact and comparing it to existing visa programs.
5240. Property Rights in Colombia: Reality and Challenges
Omar Hernandez discusses the challenges and realities of property rights in Colombia, emphasizing the impact of legal insecurity and the need for institutional strengthening.