1641. Claude Code Changed How I Work (Part 2)
The post explores the integration of AI in economics research, focusing on cognitive output production functions and the roles of human and machine time inputs.
1642. Some things left lying around
Joshua Gans discusses AI in eCommerce, insights from Shopify's CEO, and his new book on the economics of artificial intelligence.
1643. Lies, Damned Lies and Trump Speeches
Paul Krugman critiques Donald Trump's recent speech, highlighting its falsehoods and lack of substantive policy on healthcare and economic issues.
1644. NAR: Existing-Home Sales Increased to 4.13 million SAAR in November
Bill McBride discusses the NAR report indicating a slight increase in existing-home sales and a decrease in unsold inventory for November.
1645. 4 common scams to watch out for this holiday season
Common holiday scams are highlighted, along with protective tips to avoid being swindled while shopping for gifts.
1646. In the shadow of U.S. export controls, China rallies its own chip industry
The post discusses China's efforts to strengthen its chip industry amid U.S. export controls and the potential easing of restrictions by the Trump administration.
1647. Meet the new WaPo food critic who won't dine in anonymity
The piece discusses a new food critic's decision to abandon anonymity and aims to make restaurant criticism more approachable.
1648. Mysteries of the CPI Release
An argument that recent CPI release anomalies highlight discrepancies in inflation data and the treatment of shelter costs, raising concerns about the accuracy of reported figures.
1649. Some Snapshots of Global Urbanization
Timothy Taylor discusses global urbanization trends, highlighting the increasing number of people living in cities and the implications for future population growth.
1650. Review: Ten Economic Questions for 2025
Bill McBride reviews his economic predictions for 2025, analyzing housing inventory, prices, residential investment, and wage growth based on current data trends.
1651. Why Trump’s Viciousness Matters
An argument that Trump's behavior exemplifies a troubling resurgence of public viciousness and bigotry, reflecting broader societal patterns influenced by social media and political dynamics.
1652. The Fast Fashion Dilemma
The post discusses the challenges of fast fashion in France, including economic and environmental impacts, consumer behavior, and proposed political measures to encourage domestic clothing production.
1653. YoY Measures of Inflation: Services, Goods and Shelter
Bill McBride discusses year-over-year inflation measures for services, goods, and shelter, highlighting recent trends and changes in price levels.
1654. Inflation cools slightly in November as worries about affordability grip Americans
Scott Horsley discusses the slight cooling of inflation in November and its impact on Americans' concerns about affordability.
1655. I think India can do it
Noah Smith discusses India's economic growth potential, comparing it to China's and highlighting recent policy reforms that could enhance future growth.
1656. My Conversation with Alison Gopnik
Tyler Cowen discusses Alison Gopnik's insights on child development, consciousness, education, and the complexities of genetics versus environment in shaping intelligence.
1657. Under Trump, 317,000 workers are out of the government. Here are 3 of their stories
The post discusses the significant loss of federal workers due to mass firings and buyouts, highlighting the impact of political upheaval on public service employment.
1658. Lone FCC Democrat warns of political pressure on media if agency loses independence
Leila Fadel discusses concerns from the lone Democrat on the FCC about potential political pressure on media if the agency loses its independence.
1659. There are no shortcuts to affordability
An argument that affordability hinges on both prices and wages, emphasizing the need for sustained wage growth to improve financial confidence among Americans.
1660. Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett has died
The Associated Press reports on the death of Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett, who covered wars from Vietnam to Iraq over his long career.