5401. The Emperor’s New Tariffs: Small, Ugly and Stupid
Paul Krugman discusses Donald Trump's tariffs, labeling them as ineffective, unjust, and economically detrimental, while highlighting the political implications of such policies.
5402. Structure-Conduct-Performance: An Earlier Generation of Antitrust
Timothy Taylor discusses the evolution of antitrust law and the Structure-Conduct-Performance paradigm in economics, highlighting its implications for competition and market behavior.
5403. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The author discusses various stories related to economic principles, including student debt, partnerships in education, and market trends in retail and foreign aid.
5404. What is the Optimal Level of Hallucination?
Joshua Gans discusses the trade-off between reliability and usefulness in LLMs, emphasizing the importance of human judgment in evaluating their outputs.
5405. S4E15: Dmitry Arkhangelsky, Econometrics and Machine Learning, CEMFI
Scott Cunningham interviews Dmitry Arkhangelsky about his life, econometrics, and machine learning, highlighting his unique journey and contributions to causal panel methods.
5406. Quantifying the continuing UK public spending squeeze
The author analyzes the UK's public spending trends, emphasizing the need for disaggregation to understand the impact on public services, particularly in health and defense.
5407. Springtime for Scammers
Paul Krugman discusses the abolition of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its implications for consumer protection against financial fraud.
5408. A Double-Fluke Switch Point For A Triple-Switching Example
Robert Vienneau discusses the analysis of production techniques and their cost-minimizing properties in relation to wage curves and profit rates.
5409. A Primer on Acemoglu, AI and Automation
Scott Cunningham discusses Acemoglu's theories on automation and AI, focusing on their implications for labor productivity and the impact on workers.
5410. What I think DOGE is really up to
Noah Smith discusses the implications of DOGE's actions under the Trump administration, questioning its true purpose and potential dangers rather than focusing solely on legality.
5411. Sabotaging the Pax Americana
Paul Krugman discusses how Elon Musk and Donald Trump have undermined USAID, damaging U.S. foreign policy and influence, which he views as a threat to Pax Americana.
5412. Tariffs, Trade, and What We Often Forget About U.S. Exports
Jadrian Wooten discusses the implications of tariffs on imports and exports, emphasizing the importance of trade and its effects on the U.S. economy.
5413. Weekend at Dad's
Scott Cunningham reflects on his weekend caring for his father, sharing personal insights and experiences while contemplating boundaries in writing.
5414. Trump To New York: Drop Dead
Paul Krugman discusses New York's congestion pricing, its success, and Donald Trump's opposition to it, highlighting the political dynamics surrounding urban policy.
5415. Democrats need a billionaire strategy
Nate Silver discusses the Democratic Party's leadership and its relationship with billionaires, emphasizing the need for grassroots change rather than reliance on wealthy donors.
5416. NBA Future of the Franchise Rankings
Nate Silver analyzes NBA franchises' potential for future championships, emphasizing the importance of player quality, management, and market value in determining their pathways to success.
5417. What the Edwardians Could Teach Trump About Trade (Wonkish)
Paul Krugman analyzes Trump's trade comments regarding Japan, comparing them to previous claims about Canada, emphasizing the economic logic behind trade surpluses.
5418. Trade Flows and Trade Balances
Paul Krugman discusses international trade flows and deficits, responding to reader requests for clarification amidst ongoing trade tensions.
5419. What's going to happen to Ukraine now?
Noah Smith discusses the implications of Trump's election on U.S. support for Ukraine and critiques the narratives surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
5420. What Share of Federal Spending is Borrowed?
Timothy Taylor discusses the share of federal spending that is borrowed, highlighting trends and historical comparisons in deficit spending.