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Trump's tariffs likely cost you hundreds of dollars. Will you get a refund?

1061. Trump's tariffs likely cost you hundreds of dollars. Will you get a refund?

The post discusses the implications of illegal emergency tariffs on American shoppers, highlighting the complexities of the refund process favoring businesses over consumers.

Europe v America: Who’s Really Winning?

1062. Europe v America: Who’s Really Winning?

An argument that compares the economic performance of the U.S. and Europe, challenging the notion that Europe is significantly lagging behind in growth and productivity.

Tipped workers expect tax boon this year, but not a long-term fix

1063. Tipped workers expect tax boon this year, but not a long-term fix

Luke Garrett discusses how tipped workers anticipate tax benefits this year but recognize it won't be a sustainable solution.

Claude Code 24: Multiple Agents Auditing Your Diff-in-Diff Code (Part 1)

1064. Claude Code 24: Multiple Agents Auditing Your Diff-in-Diff Code (Part 1)

The post discusses using multiple agents for auditing diff-in-diff code, emphasizing error reduction in quantitative social sciences through AI-assisted coding techniques.

A SOTU Like No Other

1065. A SOTU Like No Other

Paul Krugman critiques Trump's State of the Union address, highlighting its length, dishonesty, and disconnect from economic realities, particularly regarding affordability and public perception.

Kalshi reveals insider trading case against editor for MrBeast

1066. Kalshi reveals insider trading case against editor for MrBeast

Insider trading concerns in prediction markets are highlighted as Kalshi takes action against accounts suspected of trading on confidential information.

Why prices won't drop after the Trump tariff ruling, according to economists

1067. Why prices won't drop after the Trump tariff ruling, according to economists

James Doubek discusses how President Trump's alternative tariff tools will likely prevent consumer prices from decreasing, despite the Supreme Court's ruling against his main tariffs.

Episode 65. Property Rights and the UCLA School of Economics with David Henderson

1068. Episode 65. Property Rights and the UCLA School of Economics with David Henderson

Jon Hartley interviews David Henderson about his economics career, property rights, market competition, and the UCLA School of Economics.

Did Negative Interest Rates Work ?

1069. Did Negative Interest Rates Work ?

An argument that negative interest rates provided economic stimulus without severe negative consequences, while examining their effects on lending rates and banking sector profitability.

1070. Guest Contribution: “Understanding Bond-Stock Price Comovements”

An argument that explores the relationship between bond and stock prices, highlighting historical comovements and the influence of monetary policy on these dynamics.

Could Republicans blow the Texas Senate race?

1071. Could Republicans blow the Texas Senate race?

Eli McKown-Dawson discusses the competitive Texas Senate race, focusing on the Republican primary and the challenges faced by incumbent John Cornyn against Ken Paxton.

Tuesday's Assorted Links

1072. Tuesday's Assorted Links

The post highlights various stories related to economic principles, including wealth distribution, rent control, AI job concerns, coffee prices, and consumer spending habits.

Attack of the Zombie Tariffs

1073. Attack of the Zombie Tariffs

An argument that recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are illegal, ineffective, and based on flawed economic reasoning, while highlighting the political motivations behind their persistence.

Closing tabs: Tuesday edition

1074. Closing tabs: Tuesday edition

Scott Cunningham discusses various topics including a blizzard in Boston, AI in finance, and personal reflections on comics and teaching experiences.

Is the YIMBY movement doomed?

1075. Is the YIMBY movement doomed?

A discussion on the challenges faced by a movement aiming to address rising home prices and the political dynamics influencing housing development.

Is there an aggregate demand problem in an AGI world?

1076. Is there an aggregate demand problem in an AGI world?

An argument that rapid AI advancements may not lead to an aggregate demand problem, as increased goods and services will stimulate spending despite potential deflation.

'Fear of Flying Clinic' helps anxious travelers back into the skies

1077. 'Fear of Flying Clinic' helps anxious travelers back into the skies

Evan Roberts discusses a San Francisco clinic that helps anxious travelers overcome their fear of flying through supportive exposure techniques.

These small-business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them?

1078. These small-business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them?

Small business owners seek tariff refunds but face uncertainty about the reimbursement process and potential legal challenges.

The Citrini post is just a scary bedtime story

1079. The Citrini post is just a scary bedtime story

Noah Smith discusses the implications of AI on the economy and critiques the alarmist predictions made by Citrini Research regarding job disruption and economic crisis.

Effective Taxes on Carbon: An International View

1080. Effective Taxes on Carbon: An International View

Timothy Taylor discusses various methods of taxing carbon emissions and highlights international trends and comparisons in carbon pricing across 79 countries.