781. Saturday morning’s tabs!
Scott Cunningham discusses various topics including sports, chatbot psychosis, healthcare, social connections, technology updates, and the power dynamics in dating apps.
782. Talking with David Roberts
Paul Krugman discusses energy policy and the current global energy crisis with David Roberts, focusing on the implications of political turmoil and climate issues.
783. Factor Demand Curves For An Example With Fixed Capital And Rent
The post discusses demand curves for labor and capital in a fixed capital scenario, analyzing the relationship between wages, employment, and production techniques.
784. Plentiful, high-paying jobs in the age of AI
Noah Smith discusses the potential for plentiful, high-paying jobs despite AI advancements, emphasizing the need for constraints on AI's resource consumption to protect human employment.
785. Stuck in a long TSA line? Here are some strategies if you need to rebook your flight
Bill Chappell discusses strategies for passengers to rebook flights missed due to long TSA lines and the airlines' obligations in such situations.
786. Bending the Curve of Health Care Costs (At Last?)
An argument that recent trends indicate a slowdown in U.S. health care spending growth, influenced by technology, demand changes, and other factors, but future challenges remain.
787. “Geopolitics becoming ‘key risk’ for central banks – panel”
The discussion highlights central banks' challenges amid geopolitical tensions, focusing on energy dependency in Europe and the credibility of monetary policies in navigating crises.
788. The Worst and the Dumbest
The post critiques the U.S. military's unpreparedness in modern warfare, linking it to a broader trend of incompetence and anti-intellectualism in leadership.
789. How long will the war last? No one knows, and it's making oil prices weird
Uncertainty about the duration of the war is causing fluctuations in oil prices, reflecting conflicting market expectations.
790. Social Security Should Be a Forced Savings Program Not a Welfare Program
Alex Tabarrok argues that Social Security should function as a forced savings program rather than a welfare program to maintain incentives and benefits linked to contributions.
791. The End of Immigration
An argument that recent immigration policies are reducing inflows, harming the economy, and facing public backlash despite the administration's claims of success.
792. The Wealth of Nations: A Classic of English Literature
An argument that explores the historical reception and enduring significance of a classic work, emphasizing its clarity and the challenges it presents to readers.
793. My excellent Conversation with Paul Gillingham
Tyler Cowen discusses Paul Gillingham's insights on Mexican history, covering topics like autonomy, land reform, and the country's unique political stability over five centuries.
794. Claude Code 35: Do AI Agents Writing Full Manuscripts at the Social Catalyst Lab P-Hack?
Scott Cunningham explores AI-generated manuscripts on program evaluation, analyzing their methodologies and the implications of AI in research communication.
795. Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's Anthropic ban
John Ruwitch discusses a judge's temporary halt on the Trump administration's classification of Anthropic as a "supply chain risk," citing First Amendment concerns.
796. What is economics these days?
The discussion centers on the evolving standards and interdisciplinary nature of modern economics, emphasizing the importance of math and empirical research over traditional economic theory.
797. When Keynes Did Not Win the Nobel Peace Prize
Timothy Taylor discusses John Maynard Keynes' nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize and the controversies surrounding them, highlighting the economic implications of his work.
798. Diff in Diff: Some Thoughts About Parallel Trends
Scott Cunningham discusses the breakdown of parallel trends in difference-in-differences analysis using group compositions as an example.
799. The Administration Campaign to Push Down the Fed Funds Rate: “Computer Says ‘No'”
Menzie Chinn discusses the administration's efforts to influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions and the challenges faced in this endeavor.
800. Off Today
Paul Krugman discusses the challenges of U.S. military involvement in the Iran conflict and the impact on oil prices amid political turmoil.