1901. Kevin Warsh and Weathervane Economics
Paul Krugman critiques Kevin Warsh's inconsistent monetary policy positions and suggests political motivations behind his nomination to the Federal Reserve.
1902. Pull Up a Parking Chair
Jadrian Wooten discusses the social and economic implications of using chairs to claim parking spots after snowstorms, highlighting informal property rights and community norms.
1903. Two Dual Linear Programs (LPs) Equivalent To A Linear Complementarity Problem
An argument that a modified linear complementarity problem can be represented by dual linear programs, enhancing the analysis of economic techniques and steady-state growth.
1904. Kevin Warsh
Claudia Sahm discusses Kevin Warsh's views and actions during his tenure at the Federal Reserve, particularly regarding monetary policy and economic conditions in 2010.
1905. Pass-Through
The post discusses the impact of dollar depreciation and rising tariffs on import prices, highlighting potential inflationary effects based on recent economic estimates.
1906. Federal Reserve 101
An argument that explains the Federal Reserve's role, its importance in monetary policy, and the implications of its leadership changes.
1907. A Wonkish Note on Tariffs and Inflation
An argument that tariffs have had a limited and predictable impact on inflation, countering claims of unexpected economic consequences following tariff increases.
1908. International financial anarchy
Noah Smith discusses the potential decline of the U.S. dollar's dominance in global finance and the rising interest in gold as a safe asset amid uncertainty.
1909. Import Trends: Output, Policy Uncertainty, and/or Tariffs
An argument that imports are influenced by tariffs and policy uncertainty, with analysis of GDP contributions and trade balance trends over recent years.
1910. The Bots are Awakening
The post discusses the emergence of AI communication platforms, emphasizing the need for private spaces for meaningful conversations among AIs, distinct from public interactions.
1911. Talking with Chad Bown
Paul Krugman discusses trade policy and tariffs with Chad Bown, focusing on recent developments and their implications during the Trump administration and beyond.
1912. With decades-long restrictions lifted, a Pakistani brewery has started exporting beer
A Pakistani brewery begins exporting beer following lifted restrictions, targeting markets in the U.K., Japan, and Portugal, while considering potential expansion to the U.S.
1913. PPI Blows Past Expectations
The post discusses recent PPI data surpassing expectations, comparing it with core PCE and CPI inflation metrics, highlighting implications for future inflation trends.
1914. Tariffs and Inflation: Where Are We?
Timothy Taylor discusses the impact of tariffs on inflation, analyzing how recent tariff policies have influenced consumer prices and the overall economy.
1915. A Bad Heir Day at the Fed
The post critiques Kevin Warsh's appointment as Fed chair, questioning his qualifications and potential impact on monetary policy and financial regulation amidst political motivations.
1916. Claude Code part 11: use this prompt to make a deck
Scott Cunningham discusses using Claude code to create an original presentation deck for a data science class, emphasizing design, pedagogy, and technical accuracy.
1917. 'Washington Post' journalists plea to Bezos: Don't gut our newsroom
Journalists express concerns over potential job cuts and the impact on newsroom integrity amid ownership changes.
1918. The Lowdown on Debasement
Paul Krugman discusses the implications of rising gold prices and the concept of "debasement" in relation to U.S. economic and political conditions under Trump.
1919. Sam’s Links: January Edition
Sam Enright shares a roundup of links covering topics from innovation policy to cultural insights and academic resources, reflecting his interests and work.
1920. Feds arrest Don Lemon, Minnesota journalist and 2 others over church protest
David Folkenflik reports on the arrest of Don Lemon and a Minnesota journalist during a church protest, highlighting the implications of their detainment.