1. Output Gaps, Again
An argument that discusses various measures of the output gap, their implications for economic performance, and the influence of fiscal policy on growth projections.
2. The Cassidy Report on the FDA
Alex Tabarrok discusses Senator Cassidy's report on FDA modernization, highlighting challenges in the review process and suggesting improvements for innovation and patient access to therapies.
3. Billionaires Gone Wild
Paul Krugman discusses the influence of billionaires on American politics and media, highlighting the consequences of wealth concentration and the Citizens United ruling.
4. A simple test of how immigration really is going
Tyler Cowen discusses using real estate prices as an indicator of the impact of immigration on cities, highlighting trends in Detroit as a case study.
5. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to face jury in landmark social media addiction trial
Bobby Allyn discusses the upcoming trial where Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will face jury scrutiny regarding social media's impact on youth mental health.
6. China is killing the fish
An argument that environmental harm varies in impact, with local pollution manageable through regulation, while global harm and natural world degradation require altruism and technological solutions.
7. Tuesday's Assorted Links
Jadrian Wooten shares five stories highlighting economic principles and their applications, including consumer behavior, optimism, and Puerto Rico's economy.
8. How the Kakistocracy Became a Quackistocracy
An argument that the resurgence of infectious diseases is linked to anti-vaccine movements and right-wing policies, highlighting the economic and public health consequences of these actions.
9. Learning the Bitter Lesson in 2026
Joy Buchanan discusses Richard Sutton's insights on AI advancements, emphasizing the importance of scaling computation over human expertise and its economic implications.
10. The record-breaking cocaine boom — and its deadly fallout
A resurgence of cocaine use is causing significant negative consequences in the U.S. and globally.
11. Claude Code 20: Faculty Adoption of AI, Decks and Folders, and Non-Trivial Security Risks
Scott Cunningham discusses faculty adoption of AI, the challenges of understanding its value, and the moral repugnance some feel towards AI technologies.
12. TV antennas and Super Bowl rehearsals: How prediction market traders seek an edge
Bobby Allyn discusses how prediction market traders seek advantages through unique strategies and information to maximize their profits.
13. SP500 CAPE at 40
An argument that the current SP500 CAPE ratio indicates significant market valuation concerns, particularly in relation to historical trends and concentration among leading companies.
14. Some Evidence on AI, Productivity, and Labor Markets
Timothy Taylor discusses the limited empirical evidence on AI's impact on productivity and labor markets, highlighting key themes from recent research on the subject.
15. SBSQ #29: Will AI terminate democracy? And why did Gallup terminate its approval ratings?
An argument that questions Gallup's decision to end its approval ratings polling and explores the potential impact of AI on democracy.
16. Two Measures of Private NFP Compared
Menzie Chinn analyzes the differences between BLS and ADP private nonfarm payroll employment data revisions and their implications for economic understanding.
17. Minimum Wages for Gig Workers Can’t Work
An argument that minimum wage laws for gig workers fail to increase net earnings due to elastic supply and market dynamics, leading to increased idle time and reduced task completion.
18. Puerto Rico by the Numbers
Jadrian Wooten explores Puerto Rico's economic landscape, highlighting its unique relationship with the U.S. and the disparity between output and employment in various sectors.
19. Turning Our Back on Clean Energy
The post discusses the acceleration of climate change, critiques the Trump administration's anti-clean energy policies, and highlights the economic viability of renewable energy solutions.
20. Codechella Madrid Week 2: New Material and Claude Code
The post discusses updates for Codechella Madrid, focusing on new curriculum topics and the integration of Claude Code for applied quantitative research.
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