1721. Of MAGA and Monetary Policy
Paul Krugman discusses the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut and its implications for monetary policy amid political pressures from Donald Trump.
1722. HVS: Q3 2025 Homeownership and Vacancy Rates
The post discusses the Q3 2025 homeownership and vacancy rates, highlighting concerns about the survey's accuracy and its implications for housing trends.
1723. Trade Deficit Decreased to $52.8 Billion in September
The post discusses the decrease in the U.S. trade deficit for September, highlighting changes in exports and imports, and the deficit's relationship with China.
1724. Should robots take our jobs?
An argument that automation will not eliminate all jobs, emphasizing the need for new institutions to ensure equitable wealth distribution from technological advancements.
1725. My Conversation with the excellent Gaurav Kapadia
The discussion explores Gaurav Kapadia's investment philosophy, urban quality judgment, and insights on New York City's mayoral candidate dynamics and election processes.
1726. Elizabeth Warren says both bids to buy Warner Bros. Discovery are bad for consumers
An argument that the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Netflix or Paramount Skydance may harm competition and limit consumer choice in media.
1727. Trump calls affordability crisis a 'hoax.' The data tells a different story
An argument that contrasts Trump's claims about the economy with data reflecting public concerns over rising costs and affordability issues.
1728. Statistical Inference is Policy
An argument that statistical inference is influenced by researchers' behavioral choices, suggesting that research methods should consider human behavior similarly to economic policy design.
1729. Antitrust Enforcement Around the World
The post discusses the global expansion of antitrust laws, their historical context, and varying enforcement experiences in different countries.
1730. FOMC Statement: 25bp Rate Cut
The post discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points in response to economic conditions and risks.
1731. Trump Says That You Are the Problem
The post critiques Trump's speech on the economy, highlighting his refusal to acknowledge economic issues and blaming the public for their dissatisfaction.
1732. "Diff-in-Diff: A Practitioner's Guide" JEL Github Repo is now up
The post discusses the completion of a GitHub repository for a paper on difference-in-differences methodology, highlighting its pedagogical purpose and application to Medicaid expansion.
1733. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest Weekly Survey
An increase in mortgage applications is reported, driven by refinancing, while purchase applications show mixed trends amid improving housing conditions and interest rates.
1734. The Fed is expected to cut rates. And, Afghan CIA fighters feel abandoned by the U.S.
An argument that the Federal Reserve is contemplating interest rate cuts while Afghan CIA fighters express feelings of abandonment by the U.S. government.
1735. Australia should not ban under-16s from internet sites
Tyler Cowen argues against banning under-16s from internet sites, highlighting concerns about government control, free speech, and the potential negative impact on youth learning and innovation.
1736. Feeling burned out? There's a word for that in Mandarin Chinese
Emily Feng discusses how an anthropological term transitioned into Chinese memes and influenced government policymaking.
1737. Brett Cooper says she makes up her own mind — about Trump and everything else
The discussion centers on a conservative commentator's YouTube success, her critiques of Trump, and her views on Nick Fuentes.
1738. A divided Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for a 3rd straight time
Scott Horsley discusses the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cut amid high inflation and mixed job market signals, highlighting potential divisions within the Fed.
1739. q-theory in a Time of AI
An argument that q-theory's relevance has diminished in investment discussions, particularly due to challenges in measuring intangible capital in the context of AI advancements.
1740. $9.5 Trillion Per Day: Foreign Exchange Markets
Timothy Taylor discusses the immense scale of foreign exchange trading, its motivations, and the dominance of the US dollar in global markets.