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Menzie Chinn discusses the implications of the government shutdown on the October employment and CPI reports, highlighting concerns for policymakers and the Federal Reserve.
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Menzie Chinn discusses the implications of the government shutdown on the October employment and CPI reports, highlighting concerns for policymakers and the Federal Reserve.
Bill Chappell discusses skepticism from mortgage experts regarding Trump's proposed 50-year mortgage plan, highlighting potential long-term costs for buyers.
Timothy Taylor discusses the implications and controversies surrounding noncompete agreements in employment contracts across various high-income countries.
A report highlights a significant decline in incoming students' math and reading skills, attributing it to various factors, including pandemic effects and admissions policies.
Paul Krugman discusses the contrasting economic narratives of Trump and Biden, highlighting the reality of inflation and wage growth amidst political rhetoric.
Bill McBride discusses the current housing market's state, highlighting inventory increases, sales declines, and price pressures amid data limitations from a government shutdown.
Robert Vienneau discusses various capital-theoretic paradoxes that challenge traditional marginalist economic theory.
Bill McBride discusses the recent increase in mortgage applications and related trends based on the Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly survey data.
A lawsuit is initiated against text message scammers by a major tech company to combat fraudulent communications targeting consumers.
An argument that economic statistics require modernization, criticizing current government data methods while highlighting the potential of private sector solutions to address these shortcomings.
Noah Smith discusses Zohran Mamdani's election and critiques his leftist policies, arguing they may distract from addressing New York City's pressing economic issues.
An argument that presents a new NFL model for team ratings, detailing projections, quarterback assessments, and the impact of injuries on team performance.
An argument that emphasizes the importance of earnings surprises and presents graphical data related to market valuations.
Menzie Chinn discusses employment data forecasts, using ADP data and estimates for nonfarm payroll growth amidst uncertainties from a government shutdown.
Research indicates a significant male and white dominance among podcast hosts and guests, highlighting issues of representation in the medium.
An argument that highlights the increasing international migration of health professionals to high-income countries, emphasizing trends, statistics, and implications for healthcare systems.
Jadrian Wooten discusses various stories related to economic principles and teaching, including job market fears, price-fixing investigations, and consumer sentiment.
The post discusses the potential for a future financial crisis driven by poorly regulated areas of finance, particularly focusing on cryptocurrency and its integration into the financial system.
The continent faces a choice between economic decline akin to Argentina or revitalization through innovation and industrial growth, emphasizing the need for focused economic prosperity.
Christopher Freiman discusses the differing perceptions of wealth between athletes and CEOs, arguing that both deserve their market-made earnings based on the value they create.