1. When Social Security Went Haywire in the 1970s
The post examines the significant increase in Social Security replacement rates during the 1970s and its implications for future reforms and financial stability.
2. China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes
New regulations in China mandate manual car door handles to prevent potential hazards during crashes, addressing safety concerns related to electric mechanisms.
3. Disney names Josh D'Amaro as its new CEO
The post discusses Josh D'Amaro's appointment as CEO of Disney, succeeding Bob Iger after nearly twenty years of leadership.
4. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The post highlights various stories illustrating economic principles, including trade deficits, consumer behavior, and informal property rights in a unique context.
5. Back seats aren't as safe as they should be. A crash test is trying to help
Camila Domonoske discusses the safety issues of back seats in vehicles and efforts by a safety group to improve them through crash testing.
6. Claude Code Part 13: Skills and the Split-PDF Workflow
The post introduces "skills" in Claude Code, explaining their practical applications for quantitative social scientists and how they enhance productivity in academic work.
7. American Democracy Will Not Die in Darkness
Paul Krugman discusses the rise of authoritarianism in America, the backlash against it, and the implications for democracy and political resistance.
8. PepsiCo will cut prices on Lay's, Cheetos by as much as 15%
A major food company plans to reduce prices on popular snack brands due to declining consumer spending amid ongoing inflation concerns.
9. Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images
Prosecutors conducted a raid on X's offices amid an investigation into allegations of distributing child abuse images and deepfakes, summoning Elon Musk for questioning.
10. What a liberal immigration enforcement policy might look like
An argument that Democrats must develop a proactive immigration policy to address public concerns and counteract authoritarianism, rather than reverting to unpopular past policies.
11. 5 papers from the Super Bowl of Economics
Willa Rubin discusses intriguing research papers presented at the American Economics Association's annual meeting.
12. Business Cycle Indicators in the Absence of 2026M1 Employment
Menzie Chinn discusses the impact of a federal government shutdown on employment data and analyzes various business cycle indicators.
13. Don't discount American democracy's resilience
An argument that American democracy's resilience is often underestimated, highlighting recent protests and the ongoing struggle against authoritarianism despite prevailing pessimism.
14. EJ Antoni on Warsh Nomination: “… a great pick”
An argument that Warsh's nomination is favorable due to his understanding of inflation and economic growth, contrasting with Jerome Powell's approach.
15. Is Claude's Constitution a good idea?
Joshua Gans critiques the implications of Claude's Constitution for AI training, arguing it may compromise the accuracy of predictions by embedding preferences too early in the process.
16. Claude Code Part 12: How I Use Claude Code for Empirical Research
The post outlines a unique workflow for using AI coding assistants in empirical research, emphasizing collaboration and memory management for effective project development.
17. Kevin Warsh and Weathervane Economics
Paul Krugman critiques Kevin Warsh's inconsistent monetary policy positions and suggests political motivations behind his nomination to the Federal Reserve.
18. Pull Up a Parking Chair
Jadrian Wooten discusses the social and economic implications of using chairs to claim parking spots after snowstorms, highlighting informal property rights and community norms.
19. Two Dual Linear Programs (LPs) Equivalent To A Linear Complementarity Problem
An argument that a modified linear complementarity problem can be represented by dual linear programs, enhancing the analysis of economic techniques and steady-state growth.
20. Kevin Warsh
Claudia Sahm discusses Kevin Warsh's views and actions during his tenure at the Federal Reserve, particularly regarding monetary policy and economic conditions in 2010.
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