1701. Claude Code Changed How I Work (Part 1)
The author reflects on personal challenges with coding and organization in empirical research, sharing experiences and insights from a career in economics.
1702. Talking With Adam Tooze
A discussion on the intersection of European politics and American foreign policy, focusing on Trump's views and their implications for transatlantic relations.
1703. Schedule for Week of December 14, 2025
The post outlines the schedule for key economic reports and surveys to be released during the week of December 14, 2025, including employment and retail sales data.
1704. Questions of accuracy arise as Washington Post uses AI to create personalized podcasts
The discussion centers on the Washington Post's AI-powered podcast that personalizes audio news digests from its articles for users.
1705. Should you use buy now, pay later? Experts share 4 tips to know
An argument that buy now, pay later options are popular among holiday shoppers but require responsible use to mitigate risks.
1706. Did Tariffs Actually Decrease Imports in September?
An argument that recent import decreases may be due to inventory adjustments rather than tariffs, with future trends uncertain amid slowing economic activity.
1707. Government Data: Report of the American Statistical Association
Timothy Taylor discusses the importance of government statistical agencies for providing reliable data on the economy and society, highlighting their historical significance and current challenges.
1708. Employment, Heavy Truck Sales and Cautionary Notes
Menzie Chinn discusses employment trends, heavy truck sales, and the implications of potential recession indicators, emphasizing caution in interpreting historical data.
1709. Identification in Synthetic Control
Scott Cunningham discusses the identification assumptions in synthetic control methods and their relationship to causal inference and treatment assignment in econometrics.
1710. Gans and Doctorow on AI Copyright
Alex Tabarrok discusses Josh Gans's views on AI and copyright, contrasting them with Cory Doctorow's perspective on protecting artists' rights in the AI landscape.
1711. Donald Trump, Security Threat
An argument that Donald Trump poses a significant security threat to the U.S. and its allies through his actions and foreign policy decisions, prioritizing personal interests over national security.
1712. Sam’s Links: Holiday Edition
Sam Enright shares a roundup of links discussing topics like economics, social coordination, and public policy, reflecting on various issues in innovation and regulation.
1713. CNN has endured turmoil for years. Now Trump wants role in its fate
The blog discusses CNN's ongoing challenges amid corporate changes and the influence of political figures on its future direction.
1714. At least five interesting things: Debunking the Debunkers edition (#73)
The post discusses new evidence questioning the effectiveness of basic income, highlighting its limited impact on labor participation and crime rates despite raising incomes for recipients.
1715. Reddit challenges Australia's world-first law banning children under 16 from social media
The Associated Press discusses Reddit's legal challenge against Australia's law prohibiting children under 16 from using social media accounts.
1716. Cotality: Homeowners With Negative Equity Increasing
Bill McBride discusses the increase in negative equity among homeowners, highlighting a decline in overall homeowner equity and its implications for the housing market.
1717. Mortgage Rates: The New Normal
Bill McBride discusses the current state of mortgage rates and their implications in relation to Federal Reserve policies and market trends.
1718. Farmers welcome Trump's $12 billion aid package, say additional relief is needed
Kirk Siegler discusses President Trump's $12 billion aid package for farmers affected by trade disruptions and emphasizes the need for additional relief.
1719. Mass Incarceration and Mass Crime
Alex Tabarrok discusses the relationship between mass incarceration and violent crime, challenging the notion that racism was the primary driver of mass imprisonment.
1720. The Democratic base isn’t in the mood to compromise
Nate Silver discusses the challenges facing Texas Democrats, highlighting electoral trends and candidate dynamics as they navigate a difficult political landscape.