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Trump promised to cut energy bills in half. One year later, has he delivered?

1381. Trump promised to cut energy bills in half. One year later, has he delivered?

Camila Domonoske examines whether Trump's promise to halve energy bills has been fulfilled a year later.

Resistance is necessary, but it's not enough

1382. Resistance is necessary, but it's not enough

An argument that highlights the dangers of authoritarianism in the U.S., particularly regarding immigration policies and public response to government actions against protesters.

SBSQ #28b: Maye vs. Stafford and Yelp vs. Google

1383. SBSQ #28b: Maye vs. Stafford and Yelp vs. Google

Nate Silver discusses the NFL MVP race between Drake Maye and Matt Stafford, comparing traditional and advanced statistics to support his argument for Maye.

WSJ Economic Survey: Downside Risk in GDP

1384. WSJ Economic Survey: Downside Risk in GDP

Menzie Chinn discusses GDP growth forecasts and recession probabilities based on a recent WSJ economic survey, highlighting downside risks in the projections.

When Self-Checkout Turns Shoppers Into Economists

1385. When Self-Checkout Turns Shoppers Into Economists

Jadrian Wooten discusses how self-checkout influences consumer behavior and decision-making, highlighting economic principles behind theft and cost-benefit analysis.

Big Business Should End Its Faustian Bargain With Trump

1386. Big Business Should End Its Faustian Bargain With Trump

Paul Krugman argues that big businesses are making a dangerous compromise by aligning with Trump, underestimating the risks to their interests and the broader economy.

1387. Some Quotations On Rent

Robert Vienneau critiques various quotations on rent, discussing the contributions of economists like Ricardo and Sraffa to the theory of differential land rent.

Economic Consequences of IEEPA Tariff Strikedown

1388. Economic Consequences of IEEPA Tariff Strikedown

Menzie Chinn discusses the potential economic impact of the Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA tariffs and their implications for U.S. trade policy under Trump.

Tim Kane on my visit to University of Austin

1389. Tim Kane on my visit to University of Austin

Tyler Cowen discusses Tim Kane's views on grade inflation and the University of Austin's approach to academic rigor and ideological diversity in higher education.

China’s Trade Surplus, Part III

1390. China’s Trade Surplus, Part III

An argument that China's significant trade surplus poses challenges for the global economy, particularly for the U.S. and Europe, necessitating policy responses despite current political turmoil.

Zero-sum economics keeps failing

1391. Zero-sum economics keeps failing

An argument that zero-sum thinking in economic policies, particularly regarding immigration and tariffs, leads to repeated failures and misunderstandings of economic principles.

The Stupidest Trump Move So Far

1392. The Stupidest Trump Move So Far

Paul Krugman discusses Donald Trump's fixation on acquiring Greenland and its implications for U.S. foreign policy and trade law.

Claude Code Series (part 7): Making Beautiful Decks For My Future Self

1393. Claude Code Series (part 7): Making Beautiful Decks For My Future Self

The post explores using Claude Code to create effective presentation decks, emphasizing their utility for personal organization and communication in research projects.

Talking Again With Claudia Sahm

1394. Talking Again With Claudia Sahm

Paul Krugman discusses economic indicators and the implications of a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell with Claudia Sahm, highlighting unusual labor market dynamics.

“Tyler Cowen’s AI campus”

1395. “Tyler Cowen’s AI campus”

Tyler Cowen discusses the integration of AI in higher education, emphasizing the need for students to learn how to work with AI alongside traditional subjects.

They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania

1396. They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania

The post explores the rise of prediction markets, highlighting young traders betting on various current events during Trump's presidency.

Reposting: Remembrance of Kevin Warsh Past

1397. Reposting: Remembrance of Kevin Warsh Past

Paul Krugman critiques Kevin Warsh's economic views, highlighting their political motivations and questioning the validity of his assertions regarding fiscal and monetary policy.

1398. AI and Jobs: Interview with David Autor

An argument that AI is rapidly transforming the workforce, affecting expertise value and job displacement, while also presenting opportunities for collaboration and improvement in various sectors.

The Enrollment Cliff and the Missing Babies: Who Wasn’t Born?

1399. The Enrollment Cliff and the Missing Babies: Who Wasn’t Born?

Scott Cunningham discusses declining fertility rates, their impact on higher education enrollment, and the implications of the "baby-less recovery" from the Great Recession.

It took 75 governors to elect a woman. Abigail Spanberger is now at Virginia's helm

1400. It took 75 governors to elect a woman. Abigail Spanberger is now at Virginia's helm

The post discusses Abigail Spanberger's inauguration and her intention to represent Virginia's modern vibrancy, breaking traditional norms in the process.