1961. Chinn-Ito Financial Openness Index Updated to 2023!
Menzie Chinn discusses the updated Chinn-Ito Financial Openness Index, its methodology, and its relevance in assessing financial openness and development.
1962. Treasury cancels Booz Allen contracts over leaks about wealthy taxpayers
Scott Horsley discusses the Treasury's decision to cancel contracts with Booz Allen due to leaks of confidential tax information about wealthy taxpayers.
1963. Closing out tabs
Scott Cunningham shares his excitement for teaching at Harvard, reflects on sports, and discusses various topics including AI, economics, and personal experiences.
1964. Should You Resign?
The discussion centers on the implications of resigning from positions of authority in response to political pressure, weighing personal integrity against institutional effectiveness.
1965. A 10% Credit Card Rate Sounds Great. Here’s the Catch.
Jadrian Wooten discusses the implications of capping credit card interest rates at 10%, arguing it could worsen access to credit and misallocate resources.
1966. Was This a Murder Too Far?
An argument that recent killings by federal agents in Minneapolis highlight systemic issues, contrasting public reactions and media coverage, suggesting a potential shift in political sentiment.
1967. The Choice Of Technique As A Linear Complementarity Problem
Robert Vienneau discusses the application of Linear Complementarity Problems, particularly the Lemke algorithm, in economic analysis and cost-minimizing techniques.
1968. Roundup #76: Great Powers acting stupid
Noah Smith discusses the self-inflicted weaknesses of the U.S., China, and Russia, contrasting them with India's smarter approach focused on growth.
1969. Uncertainty Drivers: Tariffs on Canada or Government Shutdown?
Menzie Chinn discusses the economic policy uncertainty driven by potential tariffs on Canada and the likelihood of a government shutdown.
1970. On immigration warrants (from the comments)
Tyler Cowen discusses the complexities of immigration law enforcement, the need for legal reform, and the implications of current practices on civil liberties and local involvement.
1971. A more intelligent comment than most of the emotional reactions we are seeing
An argument that emotional reactions to immigration policy may hinder effective political discourse, advocating for a more analytical approach to the issue.
1972. Trump is losing normies on immigration
Nate Silver discusses how recent incidents involving ICE have negatively impacted Trump's approval ratings on immigration and overall public opinion.
1973. Monsters
Paul Krugman discusses the moral failures of government officials and enablers of evil, highlighting the courage of ordinary Americans in the face of injustice.
1974. Driving around New Zealand
Tyler Cowen shares his experiences and observations from driving around New Zealand, highlighting its beauty, culture, and unique aspects of travel there.
1975. “Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canada If It Does China Deal”
The post discusses Trump's tariff threats against Canada linked to a potential trade deal with China, highlighting economic policy uncertainty and its implications.
1976. What Is Q3 Economic Output? Where Are We Going in Q4? And Other Known Unknowns
Menzie Chinn analyzes Q3 economic output, discusses forecasting methods for Q4, and explores the implications of GDP and GDI discrepancies.
1977. Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new trade deal with China
The Associated Press discusses Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on Canada due to its new trade deal with China, highlighting his previous praise for the agreement.
1978. Talking With Gabriel Zucman
A discussion on inequality, tax evasion, and the political dynamics between the US and Europe, particularly regarding trade relations and responses to coercive tactics.
1979. Claude Code Series (part 9): creating .bib files and automating article retrieval
The post discusses using Claude Code to automate the creation of .bib files and retrieve academic articles related to the economics of abortion for literature reviews.
1980. What happens if the world pulls its money out of America?
Noah Smith discusses the economic implications of Trump's aggressive foreign policy and its effects on U.S. financial markets and investor behavior.