5441. Some simple lessons from China's big AI breakthrough
Noah Smith discusses China's DeepSeek AI breakthrough, its implications for U.S.-China competition, and the economic effects on Nvidia and the AI market.
5442. Episode 45. Tariffs and US Trade Policy History with Douglas Irwin (Dartmouth Economics Professor)
Jon Hartley discusses US trade policy history and tariffs with Douglas Irwin, exploring their economic implications and the impact of globalization on consumers and labor markets.
5443. Did Marginalism Become Accepted As A Reaction to Marxism?
Robert Vienneau discusses how the acceptance of marginalism in economics may have been a reaction to Marxism and its influence on social and economic theory.
5444. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The author discusses various stories illustrating economic principles and their implications, including AT&T's service changes and the impact of TikTok on consumer behavior.
5445. Labour and Growth
The author discusses Labour's focus on economic growth as a means to improve living standards, emphasizing the role of government in fostering growth and public investment.
5446. Too many Americans still fear the future
Noah Smith discusses Americans' fear of the future, attributing it to economic stability and the risks of change, while highlighting signs of optimism and adaptability.
5447. It's time to come to grips with AI
Nate Silver discusses the implications of AI advancements, political dynamics surrounding AI policy, and the need for informed debate across the political spectrum.
5448. Houston Doesn’t Own Snow Plows—and That’s Okay
Jadrian Wooten explains why Houston and similar cities do not own snow plows, emphasizing economic efficiency in managing fixed and variable costs.
5449. Paul Krugman and Noah Smith have a chat
Noah Smith discusses his conversation with Paul Krugman, touching on media, economics, and political dynamics during the Trump era.
5450. 113 predictions for Trump's second term
Nate Silver discusses 113 predictions regarding potential outcomes of Trump's second term, including political, economic, and social implications.
5451. Employment And Wages Not Determined By The Supply And Demand Of Labor
Robert Vienneau argues that wages and employment are not solely determined by supply and demand, challenging traditional economic theories.
5452. Yes, reshoring American industry is possible
Noah Smith discusses the potential for reshoring American manufacturing, addressing skepticism and highlighting economic theories that support this possibility despite past challenges.
5453. Trump's executive orders: Five big takeaways
Noah Smith discusses the implications of Trump's executive orders, particularly on immigration and presidential power, while contextualizing their historical significance.
5454. Episode 44. Monetary Policy and Central Bank Targets with David Beckworth (Mercatus Senior Research Fellow)
Jon Hartley discusses monetary policy, Nominal GDP targeting, and inflation targeting with David Beckworth, highlighting their historical context and implications for economic policy.
5455. Episode 42. Brad Gerstner (Altimeter Capital) on Tech Investing, AI, Industrial Policy and Baby Equities
Jon Hartley interviews Brad Gerstner about his background, tech investing, industrial policy, and the impact of legislation like the CHIPS Act on the economy.
5456. Are we entering a Conservative Golden Age?
Nate Silver discusses Trump's vision of a Conservative Golden Age, the challenges he faces, and the potential for political shifts in response to public opinion.
5457. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The author shares five stories highlighting economic principles and their applications, including inflation, trade surplus, and resource management, while also addressing educational resources.
5458. Your memecoin is your slush fund
Noah Smith discusses the speculative nature of memecoins like TRUMP and MELANIA, contrasting them with established cryptocurrencies and their impact on the crypto ecosystem's respectability.
5459. Tragedy of the Starbucks Commons
Jadrian Wooten discusses Starbucks' policy change to limit access to its spaces, highlighting the economic concept of the tragedy of the commons and its implications.
5460. Mediamacro melodrama
The author discusses the media's misinterpretation of UK macroeconomic events and the volatility of interest rates, emphasizing the gap between economic understanding and journalistic coverage.