1. How Slavery Held Back Growth: Looking Across the River
An argument that slavery hindered economic growth by comparing free and slave states, highlighting how slave societies limited investment and infrastructure for broader economic benefit.
2. Weather influencers are going viral. How much should we trust them?
Ava Berger discusses the rise of weather influencers and the balance between their popularity and the accuracy of the information they provide.
3. Trump 0, Europe 1
An argument that Trump's approach to diplomacy failed in Europe, highlighting misconceptions about the continent's safety and economy while emphasizing Europe's united resistance to U.S. bullying.
4. The Deportation Labor Shock
Tarnell Brown argues that mass deportation negatively impacts the economy by reducing output and raising prices, ultimately harming American workers rather than benefiting them.
5. Seb Krier
The discussion focuses on leveraging AI to enhance liberal democracy, addressing challenges like anti-elite populism and the need for collaboration between technologists and experts in various fields.
6. TikTok finalizes deal to form new American entity
The Associated Press discusses TikTok's completion of a deal to establish a new American entity to circumvent a potential U.S. ban.
7. Interdependencies in Federal Statistics
An argument that federal statistical agencies play a crucial role in compiling diverse data sources, impacting economic measures and the understanding of U.S. competitiveness.
8. Midterm polls have good news, great news, and bad news for Democrats. Wait, what?
The post analyzes midterm election polling data, highlighting potential outcomes for Democrats based on historical trends and current generic ballot results.
9. Who’s ahead on the generic congressional ballot?
The post analyzes the shifting dynamics of the generic congressional ballot, highlighting a significant shift toward Democrats since Trump's inauguration and providing polling data for the 2026 elections.
10. How Silver Bulletin calculates our polling averages
The post explains the methodology behind calculating polling averages, including criteria for poll inclusion and weighting based on reliability and historical accuracy.
11. What Davos (and Mark Carney) get wrong
Tyler Cowen critiques Mark Carney's views on trade and the geopolitical dynamics between Canada, the U.S., and Europe, emphasizing the limitations of middle powers.
12. Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5B over alleged 'debanking'
Maria Aspan discusses Trump's $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, highlighting tensions between the former president and the banking giant.
13. Courageous Carney vs. Demented Donald
The post discusses Canada's shift away from U.S. dominance in global affairs, contrasting Mark Carney's speech with Donald Trump's chaotic leadership and its implications for international relations.
14. Marginal Returns of Regulation
An argument that heavy regulation in health care may not be optimal, as regulators lack the incentives that drive efficiency and profit-seeking in markets.
15. Let's save the human species!
The post discusses the global decline in fertility rates, its implications for population aging, and the economic challenges posed by a shrinking workforce.
16. Closing tabs, Thursday Edition
The author shares personal updates, discusses various topics including technology, economics, and social issues, and provides links to interesting articles and papers.
17. Joan Robinson On The Lack Of A Marginalist Theory Of The Rate Of Profits
An argument that mainstream economic theory fails to adequately explain the rate of profits and distribution, highlighting the limitations of both marginal productivity and orthodox theories.
18. My Conversation with Diarmaid MacCulloch
The discussion covers the relationship between monotheism and monogamy, the role of women in Christianity and Islam, and historical impacts on religious structures and practices.
19. Trump's EEOC strikes harassment guidance amid debate over transgender protections
The post discusses the EEOC's decision to revoke its 2024 harassment guidance, which outlined unlawful harassment for employers.
20. Guest Contribution: “The New Political Economy of U.S. Trade”
An argument that the Trump Administration's trade policies represent a significant shift in U.S. trade strategy, impacting both economic and political dynamics historically and currently.
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