941. The Plot Against Intelligence, Human and Artificial
An argument that the ban on a specific AI tool by the Department of Defense reflects a broader political agenda against expertise and undermines effective governance and innovation.
942. Countries agree to a historic release of stockpiled oil to ease global disruption
A coordinated release of 400 million barrels of stockpiled oil aims to address global oil trade disruptions caused by the Iran war.
943. 2025 saw relatively fewer natural disasters. Will you get a break on home insurance?
The post discusses the decline in disaster costs in 2025 and its implications for home insurance rates amidst ongoing financial concerns for insurers.
944. Claude Code 30: Hadn't the Satisfaction Always Been in the Discovering Not the Discoveries?
Scott Cunningham explores the future of AI in research, emphasizing the joy and meaning human researchers find in their work despite challenges and rejection.
945. Are we in the foothills of World War 3?
An argument that current global conflicts may foreshadow a potential World War 3, highlighting the dynamics of recent wars and public sentiment towards military actions.
946. Introducing COOPER: Silver Bulletin's NCAA basketball rating system
A new college basketball rating system, COOPER, is introduced, detailing its methodology based on game outcomes, opponent strength, scoring pace, and expert ratings adjustments.
947. Economic Policy Uncertainty, Financial Risk, Geopolitical Risk, Expected Inflation and Oil Volatility
Menzie Chinn analyzes the relationships between economic policy uncertainty, financial and geopolitical risks, expected inflation, and oil price volatility.
948. OBE: “Five Important Reasons Why the Trump Economy Is About To Really Blast Off”
Menzie Chinn discusses various economic indicators and trends, analyzing the potential for significant growth in the economy under Trump’s policies compared to Biden’s administration.
949. Tuesday's Assorted Links
Jadrian Wooten shares five stories highlighting economic principles and their applications in education and consumer behavior.
950. When Fiscal and Monetary Policy Row Together–and Not
Timothy Taylor discusses the historical coordination of fiscal and monetary policies, highlighting instances when they aligned effectively and when they did not.
951. LLM-Friendly Academic Papers: A Proposal
Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham discusses the need for academic papers to adopt LLM-friendly formats to improve machine understanding and accessibility for researchers and readers.
952. The Impotence of Drill, Baby, Drill
Paul Krugman argues that U.S. oil self-sufficiency does not protect the economy from global price fluctuations, highlighting the limitations of past energy policies.
953. The Mixtape with Scott (Featuring Caitlin Myers) Season 5: Episode 1 of The Odd Couple!
Scott Cunningham introduces Season 5 of his podcast, featuring Caitlin Myers, focusing on a collaborative research project related to economics and reproductive policy.
954. 'Pro-worker AI,' streaming fatalities, and other fascinating new economic studies
Greg Rosalsky discusses various economic studies, including AI's impact, streaming fatalities, and immigrant effects on elderly healthcare.
955. The trajectories of science and AI
Tyler Cowen discusses the misconceptions surrounding technological advancements, particularly AI, and the myopic nature of society's response to change.
956. The Marketplace Exchanges for Health Insurance
Timothy Taylor discusses the impact of the Affordable Care Act's Marketplaces on health insurance coverage and the effects of subsidy changes on enrollment and costs.
957. Claude, ChatGPT, and Dick's Sporting Goods
Jadrian Wooten discusses how Dick's Sporting Goods effectively uses a rewards program to incentivize app engagement and customer spending, comparing it to advanced AI apps.
958. CodeChella Madrid is Almost Here — Here’s What You Need to Know
The post promotes an upcoming workshop in Madrid focused on econometrics and AI coding, emphasizing learning through practical application and verification of results.
959. Dire Strait
Paul Krugman discusses the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure on global oil supplies and its implications for the economy and politics surrounding the situation.
960. Happy Birthday, Wealth of Nations
Janet Bufton commemorates the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, highlighting its significance in economics and liberal political theory.