1. Synthetic controls and CodeChella: Coming soon workshops
The post announces two upcoming workshops on synthetic controls and difference-in-differences, highlighting their significance in causal inference and practical applications in research.
2. Stop Looking for Methods in the Madness
Paul Krugman critiques the incoherence of Trump's tariff policies and the lack of sound economic reasoning behind them.
3. How reciprocal tariffs could affect you. And, Maryland man mistakenly deported
An argument that reciprocal tariffs may negatively impact U.S. consumers, alongside a mention of a mistaken deportation by the Trump administration.
4. MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased, with a notable drop in refinances, while purchase activity showed year-over-year growth amid volatile treasury yields and economic uncertainty.
5. Today is Trump's 'Liberation Day.' What does that mean for tariffs?
Danielle Kurtzleben discusses President Trump's proposed tariffs and the potential economic impact of a trade war on markets and prices.
6. It's been a wild rollout of Trump's tariffs. Here's how we got here
The post examines the unpredictable nature of President Trump's tariff policies and the evolution of his tariff agenda.
7. The U.S. already has tariffs on a few sectors. It hasn't gone that great
An argument that existing U.S. tariffs on certain sectors provide insights into the potential outcomes of new tariffs proposed by the Trump administration.
8. New issue of Econ Journal Watch
The post discusses various critiques and analyses of economic theories and historical events, highlighting debates on stock price bubbles, political upheaval in Ukraine, and liberalism in Argentina.
9. What $10 billion in data centers actually gets you
Stephan Bisaha discusses the economic impact of data centers, highlighting their limited job creation and the potential benefits for communities.
10. Fast fashion vs. Trump: why women may pay more in the tariff wars
The discussion explores the impact of tariffs on fast fashion and how it may influence consumer behavior towards underconsumption.
11. Further Inversion of the Treasury Yield Curve
Menzie Chinn discusses the current state and implications of the Treasury yield curve and term spreads.
12. Elasticity and Tax Burdens
Scott Sumner discusses the economic implications of a proposed tax on Chinese ships, highlighting its potential impact on US farmers and agricultural costs.
13. Negative GDP Growth in Q1?
Menzie Chinn discusses GDP forecasts for Q1 and their implications for recession predictions, highlighting the role of GDP in economic analysis.
14. The Ocean-Related Economy
An argument that the ocean economy is significant, highlighting its growth, employment, and the balance between economic development and environmental protection.
15. Trump is betting the economy on his tariff theory
The discussion centers on Trump's use of tariffs as a multifaceted tool for negotiation, revenue generation, and job protection, while questioning the underlying economic strategy.
16. Vehicles Sales "Surge" to 17.8 million SAAR in March
The post discusses a significant increase in U.S. light vehicle sales in March, driven by consumer anticipation of tariff-related price hikes and automaker strategies.
17. Episode 49. Monetary Policy And The Indian Economy With Raghuram Rajan (Former Governor Of Reserve Bank Of India)
Jon Hartley discusses Raghuram Rajan's insights on monetary policy, economic growth, and his experiences as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
18. China's Global Electric Vehicle Boom
The post discusses the rapid growth of electric vehicle sales globally, highlighting China's BYD as a leading manufacturer and its expansion efforts in emerging markets like Brazil.
19. Why gold prices are surging to record highs
Maria Aspan discusses the factors driving gold prices to record highs, particularly the impact of tariffs on stock markets.
20. The Joy of Freedom in the Digital Age
The post discusses how the Digital Age has empowered indie artists by eliminating traditional studio constraints, fostering creativity, and expanding access to diverse artistic expressions.
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