1861. It's about to get easier for Trump to fire federal workers
Andrea Hsu discusses a new rule that significantly increases President Trump's ability to fire federal employees.
1862. Between the ads for AI and sportsbetting, these Super Bowl commercials stood out
Eric Deggans discusses how this year's Super Bowl ads prioritize generating buzz while avoiding controversy.
1863. A Numerical Example Of Reswitching In A Model With Extensive Rent
Robert Vienneau discusses a numerical example of reswitching in an economic model that incorporates land rent and varying labor requirements.
1864. Cryptocrash
Paul Krugman discusses the recent crypto market crash, its implications for Bitcoin's value, and potential political consequences related to Trump's influence on crypto investments.
1865. Official GDP vs. Alternatives: China
Menzie Chinn discusses discrepancies between China's official GDP figures and alternative estimates, highlighting issues in economic reporting and implications for growth and policy.
1866. Claude Code Part 14: I Asked Claude to Replicate a PNAS Paper Using OpenAI's Batch API. Here's What Happened (Part 1)
Scott Cunningham explores using Claude Code to replicate a PNAS paper on immigration rhetoric through NLP classification with OpenAI's Batch API.
1867. Trump’s Pharmaceutical Plan
Alex Tabarrok discusses the implications of Trump's pharmaceutical pricing plan, highlighting its economic effects and potential political backlash regarding drug prices in the U.S. and abroad.
1868. Is This Crypto’s Fimbulwinter?
The post discusses the challenges facing cryptocurrency, suggesting it may be entering a significant downturn due to lack of fundamentals and changing investor sentiment.
1869. The Fall of the Nerds
Noah Smith discusses the recent crash of software stocks driven by fears that AI will render many software business models obsolete, impacting the tech sector significantly.
1870. My Conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin
The discussion covers historical economic events, banking regulation, influential figures, and the interplay between finance and politics during the 1920s and beyond.
1871. The Silver Bulletin Super Bowl LX preview
Nate Silver analyzes Super Bowl LX, discussing team rankings, betting odds, and historical context while providing insights from his ELWAY model.
1872. Truflation Chief Economist: “Less Than 1 Percent Inflation? Yes.”
The post discusses the differences between Truflation and CPI inflation rates, emphasizing recent trends and questioning the reliability of Truflation's rapid changes.
1873. Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary
An argument that academics found no evidence of TikTok censorship despite viral accusations against its new owners.
1874. “When Tariffs Hit Home”
The discussion centers on rising tariffs, their impact on prices, business strategies, household budgets, and the resulting policy uncertainty in trade relations.
1875. Moltbook is the newest social media platform — but it's just for AI bots
A new platform for AI bots raises intriguing discussions and existential inquiries regarding the nature and experiences of artificial intelligence.
1876. Winter 2026 Journal of Economic Perspectives Freely Available Online
Timothy Taylor discusses the availability of the Winter 2026 issue of the Journal of Economic Perspectives and highlights key articles on global fertility rates.
1877. Private Employment Growth at a Crawl, Small Firms Gain, Manufacturing Down
Menzie Chinn discusses slow private employment growth, the rise of small firms, and a decline in manufacturing jobs in the labor market.
1878. Profiles in Cowardice, Tariff Edition
Paul Krugman discusses Trump's use of tariffs for personal power and the Supreme Court's reluctance to rule against them, highlighting political implications over economic rationale.
1879. Bezos orders deep job cuts at 'Washington Post'
David Folkenflik discusses the significant job cuts at The Washington Post ordered by Jeff Bezos, focusing on the paper's shift towards politics and national security.
1880. Closing out tabs
Scott Cunningham reflects on personal experiences, academic collaborations, and thoughts on technology, particularly AI, while sharing insights on various topics and people in his life.