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Scott Cunningham explores using Claude Code to replicate a PNAS paper on immigration rhetoric through NLP classification with OpenAI's Batch API.
Alex Tabarrok discusses the implications of Trump's pharmaceutical pricing plan, highlighting its economic effects and potential political backlash regarding drug prices in the U.S. and abroad.
The post discusses the challenges facing cryptocurrency, suggesting it may be entering a significant downturn due to lack of fundamentals and changing investor sentiment.
Noah Smith discusses the recent crash of software stocks driven by fears that AI will render many software business models obsolete, impacting the tech sector significantly.
The discussion covers historical economic events, banking regulation, influential figures, and the interplay between finance and politics during the 1920s and beyond.
Nate Silver analyzes Super Bowl LX, discussing team rankings, betting odds, and historical context while providing insights from his ELWAY model.
The post discusses the differences between Truflation and CPI inflation rates, emphasizing recent trends and questioning the reliability of Truflation's rapid changes.
An argument that academics found no evidence of TikTok censorship despite viral accusations against its new owners.
The discussion centers on rising tariffs, their impact on prices, business strategies, household budgets, and the resulting policy uncertainty in trade relations.
A new platform for AI bots raises intriguing discussions and existential inquiries regarding the nature and experiences of artificial intelligence.
Timothy Taylor discusses the availability of the Winter 2026 issue of the Journal of Economic Perspectives and highlights key articles on global fertility rates.
Menzie Chinn discusses slow private employment growth, the rise of small firms, and a decline in manufacturing jobs in the labor market.
Paul Krugman discusses Trump's use of tariffs for personal power and the Supreme Court's reluctance to rule against them, highlighting political implications over economic rationale.
David Folkenflik discusses the significant job cuts at The Washington Post ordered by Jeff Bezos, focusing on the paper's shift towards politics and national security.
Scott Cunningham reflects on personal experiences, academic collaborations, and thoughts on technology, particularly AI, while sharing insights on various topics and people in his life.
Tyler Cowen discusses his research on hip hop's impact, analyzing data on its diffusion and effects on crime, education, and employment outcomes across the U.S.
Maria Aspan discusses how Trump’s tariff breaks favor politically connected companies, raising concerns about corruption in trade policy.
The post discusses the benefits of solo travel and provides tips for planning a successful trip based on travelers' experiences.
An argument that U.S. agriculture faces severe challenges due to rising costs, market disruptions, and declining farmer sentiment, leading to increased bankruptcies and poor investment outlook.
The post examines the significant increase in Social Security replacement rates during the 1970s and its implications for future reforms and financial stability.