Econ Blog

1. Effective Taxes on Carbon: An International View

by Timothy Taylor | Today

Timothy Taylor discusses various methods of taxing carbon emissions and highlights international trends and comparisons in carbon pricing across 79 countries.

2. Claude Code 23: W. Edward Deming and The Zero Error Philosophy For Your Workflow

by scott cunningham | Today

Scott Cunningham discusses using Claude Code for personal workflow analysis, emphasizing self-understanding and the principle of comparative advantage in productivity.

3. Day 1461 of Putin’s Three-Day War

by Paul Krugman | Today

An argument that the prolonged conflict in Ukraine highlights the importance of military resources and logistics, while criticizing U.S. political decisions affecting support for Ukraine.

4. The Countries That Fell Short at the Winter Olympic Games

by Jadrian Wooten | Today

Jadrian Wooten analyzes which countries underperformed in the Winter Olympics based on economic factors like population and income affecting medal counts.

5. The owners want to close this Colorado coal plant. The Trump administration says no

by Sam Brasch | Today

A conflict arises as Colorado utilities oppose the Trump administration's mandate to keep coal plants operational, reflecting tensions in energy policy and industry support.

6. I guess Mexico is solving for the equilibrium?

by Tyler Cowen | Yesterday

An argument that U.S. military involvement in Mexico aims to disrupt drug cartels and shift the equilibrium, reflecting a potential change in foreign policy strategy.

7. Business Cycle Indicators: GDP, Personal Income, Mfg & Trade Industry Sales, Consumption

by Menzie Chinn | Yesterday

The discussion focuses on key economic indicators related to the business cycle, including GDP, personal income, manufacturing and trade sales, and consumption trends.

8. Tariff Policy by the Numbers

by Paul Krugman | Yesterday

Paul Krugman discusses the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's tariff policies and the complexities of U.S. international trade law.

9. Does anyone know why we're still doing tariffs?

by Noah Smith | Yesterday

Noah Smith discusses the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's tariffs, their implications, and the unclear rationale behind their continued use despite economic challenges.

10. Gaurav Ahuja interviews me

by Tyler Cowen | Yesterday

The discussion explores Iceland's historical resilience, individualism, and the implications of U.S. fiscal policy on democracy and long-term stability.

11. Section 122 Implementation in Context

by Menzie Chinn | Yesterday

Menzie Chinn analyzes the implications of Section 122, discussing the current state of the U.S. balance of payments and currency stability.

12. On the Q4 Advance Release: GDP vs. “Core GDP” and Residential Investment

by Menzie Chinn | February 21

Menzie Chinn analyzes Q4 GDP data, comparing it to "Core GDP" and discussing implications for residential investment and economic forecasts.

13. FCC calls for more 'patriotic, pro-America' programming in run-up to 250th anniversary

by Chloe Veltman | February 21

A campaign encourages broadcasters to emphasize patriotic programming celebrating America's history leading up to its 250th anniversary.

14. Why the “Lesser Included Action” Argument for IEEPA Tariffs Fails

by Alex Tabarrok | February 21

Alex Tabarrok discusses the Supreme Court's ruling on IEEPA tariffs, arguing that the "lesser included action" reasoning fails due to political economy considerations.

15. Talking With Ro Khanna

by Paul Krugman | February 21

A discussion on the challenges of representing a diverse Silicon Valley district amid wealth concentration, inequality, and the impact of technology on society.