881. The US Postal Service Hits Its Debt Ceiling
The US Postal Service faces a fiscal crisis due to declining first-class mail volumes, necessitating potential changes in its delivery model and funding structure.
882. The TACO trade meets the fog of war
The discussion centers on the unpredictability of Trump's foreign policy decisions, their implications for markets, and the interplay between political actions and economic consequences.
883. Tuesday's Assorted Links
Jadrian Wooten discusses various stories that illustrate economic principles and their applications, including sports, currency legislation, AI, tariffs, and job market trends.
884. Slavery, Tariffs and the Dire Strait
Paul Krugman discusses Donald Trump's foreign policy failures and the implications of his tariff strategies, particularly regarding international trade and legality.
885. Roundup #79: The revenge of macroeconomics
Noah Smith honors macroeconomist Chris Sims while discussing the implications of his work and critiquing public intellectuals like Paul Ehrlich and the degrowth movement.
886. Is there a more fair way to sell World Cup tickets?
Alex Mayyasi discusses the challenges of purchasing World Cup tickets and suggests economic solutions for better resource allocation.
887. Oil Futures in War
An argument that oil futures reflect market expectations but are less predictive during wartime, highlighting significant differences in price forecasting between conflict and non-conflict periods.
888. Research in the Time of AI
An argument that AI's integration into research processes presents both opportunities for efficiency and concerns regarding quality and job security in academia.
889. Episode 67. Matteo Maggiori on China, Geo-Economics, and Exchange Rates
Jon Hartley interviews Matteo Maggiori about his career, China's economic rise, geoeconomics, and exchange rates in the context of international finance.
890. 2026 Women's March Madness Predictions
Predictions for the women's NCAA tournament highlight the dominance of top seeds, particularly UConn, while discussing differences in the men's and women's games.
891. The Wealth of Nations: What’s It all About?
Timothy Taylor discusses Adam Smith's insights on wealth, emphasizing the importance of ordinary workers and the nuanced role of market forces and government in economic prosperity.
892. Gasoline prices are still rising as the Iran war stretches into its third week
Rising gasoline and diesel prices are attributed to the ongoing conflict in Iran, highlighting the impact of geopolitical events on fuel costs.
893. Understanding Demonic Policies
Alex Tabarrok discusses the contradictions in pension policies and voter preferences, highlighting the challenges of rational decision-making in democracy.
894. No, America is Not Respected
Paul Krugman argues that America's global reputation has significantly deteriorated under Trump's leadership, contrary to the administration's claims of respect and success.
895. CodeChella Madrid 3: Return of the Diff-in-Diff
Scott Cunningham announces the upcoming CodeChella workshop in Madrid focused on diff-in-diff methodologies and their applications in research.
896. The Sacrifice Ratio Puzzle
An argument that recent inflation trends challenge traditional economic theories, particularly the sacrifice ratio, revealing a complex interplay between supply-side factors and unemployment.
897. What Was the Economy Like in the '90s?
The post examines the economic conditions of the 1990s, highlighting job creation, GDP growth, and the factors leading to a budget surplus during that decade.
898. 2026 March Madness Predictions
The post discusses NCAA tournament predictions, detailing the methodology behind the projections and highlighting key teams and factors influencing their chances of success.
899. Towards Correction?
Menzie Chinn analyzes the potential economic impacts of the US-Israel/Iran conflict on equity markets and the SP500 index's performance.
900. A New Order of Things
The post discusses the challenges and successes of institutional reform in Cambodia's water supply system, emphasizing the importance of leadership and accountability in overcoming corruption.