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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new trade deal with China

1341. Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new trade deal with China

The Associated Press discusses Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on Canada due to its new trade deal with China, highlighting his previous praise for the agreement.

Talking With Gabriel Zucman

1342. Talking With Gabriel Zucman

A discussion on inequality, tax evasion, and the political dynamics between the US and Europe, particularly regarding trade relations and responses to coercive tactics.

Claude Code Series (part 9): creating .bib files and automating article retrieval

1343. Claude Code Series (part 9): creating .bib files and automating article retrieval

The post discusses using Claude Code to automate the creation of .bib files and retrieve academic articles related to the economics of abortion for literature reviews.

What happens if the world pulls its money out of America?

1344. What happens if the world pulls its money out of America?

Noah Smith discusses the economic implications of Trump's aggressive foreign policy and its effects on U.S. financial markets and investor behavior.

1345. How Slavery Held Back Growth: Looking Across the River

An argument that slavery hindered economic growth by comparing free and slave states, highlighting how slave societies limited investment and infrastructure for broader economic benefit.

Weather influencers are going viral. How much should we trust them?

1346. Weather influencers are going viral. How much should we trust them?

Ava Berger discusses the rise of weather influencers and the balance between their popularity and the accuracy of the information they provide.

Trump 0, Europe 1

1347. Trump 0, Europe 1

An argument that Trump's approach to diplomacy failed in Europe, highlighting misconceptions about the continent's safety and economy while emphasizing Europe's united resistance to U.S. bullying.

The Deportation Labor Shock

1348. The Deportation Labor Shock

Tarnell Brown argues that mass deportation negatively impacts the economy by reducing output and raising prices, ultimately harming American workers rather than benefiting them.

Seb Krier

1349. Seb Krier

The discussion focuses on leveraging AI to enhance liberal democracy, addressing challenges like anti-elite populism and the need for collaboration between technologists and experts in various fields.

TikTok finalizes deal to form new American entity

1350. TikTok finalizes deal to form new American entity

The Associated Press discusses TikTok's completion of a deal to establish a new American entity to circumvent a potential U.S. ban.

Interdependencies in Federal Statistics

1351. Interdependencies in Federal Statistics

An argument that federal statistical agencies play a crucial role in compiling diverse data sources, impacting economic measures and the understanding of U.S. competitiveness.

Midterm polls have good news, great news, and bad news for Democrats. Wait, what?

1352. Midterm polls have good news, great news, and bad news for Democrats. Wait, what?

The post analyzes midterm election polling data, highlighting potential outcomes for Democrats based on historical trends and current generic ballot results.

Who’s ahead on the generic congressional ballot?

1353. Who’s ahead on the generic congressional ballot?

The post analyzes the shifting dynamics of the generic congressional ballot, highlighting a significant shift toward Democrats since Trump's inauguration and providing polling data for the 2026 elections.

How Silver Bulletin calculates our polling averages

1354. How Silver Bulletin calculates our polling averages

The post explains the methodology behind calculating polling averages, including criteria for poll inclusion and weighting based on reliability and historical accuracy.

What Davos (and Mark Carney) get wrong

1355. What Davos (and Mark Carney) get wrong

Tyler Cowen critiques Mark Carney's views on trade and the geopolitical dynamics between Canada, the U.S., and Europe, emphasizing the limitations of middle powers.

Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5B over alleged 'debanking'

1356. Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5B over alleged 'debanking'

Maria Aspan discusses Trump's $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, highlighting tensions between the former president and the banking giant.

Courageous Carney vs. Demented Donald

1357. Courageous Carney vs. Demented Donald

The post discusses Canada's shift away from U.S. dominance in global affairs, contrasting Mark Carney's speech with Donald Trump's chaotic leadership and its implications for international relations.

Marginal Returns of Regulation

1358. Marginal Returns of Regulation

An argument that heavy regulation in health care may not be optimal, as regulators lack the incentives that drive efficiency and profit-seeking in markets.

Let's save the human species!

1359. Let's save the human species!

The post discusses the global decline in fertility rates, its implications for population aging, and the economic challenges posed by a shrinking workforce.

Closing tabs, Thursday Edition

1360. Closing tabs, Thursday Edition

The author shares personal updates, discusses various topics including technology, economics, and social issues, and provides links to interesting articles and papers.