5561. It's the pandemic, stupid
Claudia Sahm discusses the ongoing effects of the pandemic on inflation, particularly in the motor vehicle sector, and the complexities of economic recovery.
5562. H5N1: Is anyone ON this?
Joshua Gans discusses the lack of government response to the H5N1 outbreak and the potential risks it poses to public health and safety.
5563. All good things in moderation: Fed communication needs a reboot
Claudia Sahm discusses the evolution of Fed communication and its impact on market volatility, advocating for a more measured approach to public statements.
5564. Sticky is not stuck: inflation
Claudia Sahm discusses recent inflation trends, emphasizing the importance of sustainable inflation levels and the Fed's dual mandate of low inflation and low unemployment.
5565. South Royalton, 50 years later
Ed Dolan reflects on the 50th anniversary of a conference on Austrian economics in South Royalton, discussing its origins, notable attendees, and the evolution of economic thought.
5566. When can AI content be worth your attention?
Joshua Gans discusses the value of AI-generated content and its implications for attention allocation and the perception of work in content creation.
5567. Episode 29. Dani Rodrik (Harvard Kennedy School Professor) on Industrial Policy, Globalization and His Career
Jon Hartley discusses Dani Rodrik's career, industrial policy, globalization's labor market effects, and his vision for economic policy.
5568. Do we like to read what AI writes?
Joshua Gans explores readers' preferences for AI-generated content versus human writing, discussing implications for jobs and the value of human creativity in communication.
5569. Is market power in AI inevitable?
Joshua Gans explores the competitive dynamics in AI markets, focusing on data access and the challenges faced by startups against incumbents.
5570. Waiting for the Other Sheep to Drop
Nick HK discusses the implications of costly education signaling and recent changes in college education on the effectiveness of educational credentials in distinguishing capable workers.
5571. What is going on with the DOJ's case against Apple?
Joshua Gans expresses his mixed feelings about the DOJ's antitrust case against Apple, emphasizing the importance of careful application of antitrust law while acknowledging Apple's market power.
5572. How system change via AI might happen
Joshua Gans explores how advancements in AI prediction could drive system change, referencing the Australian startup BeforePay and its implications.
5573. Episode 28. Steven D. Levitt (Freakonomics co-author and University of Chicago Economics Professor) on His Career And Decision To Retire From Academic Economics
Jon Hartley discusses Steven D. Levitt's career in economics and his recent decision to retire from academia.
5574. Episode 27. Larry Summers (Harvard Economics Professor) on His Career In Academic Economics, Government, University Leadership and Corporate America
Jon Hartley discusses Larry Summers' extensive career in economics, government, university leadership, and corporate roles, highlighting his contributions and insights in these fields.
5575. Redefining Poverty: Towards a Transpartisan Approach
An argument that poverty measurement requires improvement for both tracking and treatment functions, advocating for a transpartisan approach to enhance understanding and policy effectiveness.
5576. A Negative Income Tax, One Step at a Time
The discussion centers on the negative income tax, emphasizing the need for gradual implementation and broad political appeal to gain support in contemporary welfare reform.
5577. What Should School Teach Teenagers About Statistics?
Nick HK discusses the importance of teaching statistics to teenagers and questions what content should be included in such a curriculum.
5578. An “AI Breakthrough” on Systematic Generalization in Language?
Melanie Mitchell discusses systematic generalization in language and a recent neural network's ability to achieve human-like understanding, challenging previous claims about AI limitations.
5579. My Unnatural War Against the Natural Logarithm
Nick HK critiques the use of Euler’s number e as the base for logarithms in regression analysis, arguing for better alternatives.
5580. Textbooks (Including Mine) Are a Little Wrong about Interrupted Time Series
Nick HK discusses the complexities and misinterpretations of interrupted time series analysis in statistical research, particularly in relation to event impacts on outcomes.