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Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 3.4% year-over-year in March

2021. Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 3.4% year-over-year in March

The post analyzes the March home price indices, noting a 3.4% annual increase and highlighting trends in various U.S. cities amid market challenges.

NPR and Colorado public radio stations sue Trump White House

2022. NPR and Colorado public radio stations sue Trump White House

A lawsuit is filed by NPR and Colorado public radio stations against the Trump administration over an executive order targeting federal funding for public broadcasting.

More On Truncation Without Reswitching

2023. More On Truncation Without Reswitching

An argument that explores the recurrence of truncation without reswitching in production techniques, focusing on coefficients of production in two industries and their implications.

What makes manufacturing jobs special? The answer could help rebuild the middle class

2024. What makes manufacturing jobs special? The answer could help rebuild the middle class

Greg Rosalsky explores the significance of manufacturing jobs for American workers without college degrees and their potential to provide economic mobility.

Why Japan sees President Trump's tariffs as a 'national crisis'

2025. Why Japan sees President Trump's tariffs as a 'national crisis'

Robert Ward discusses how President Trump's tariffs pose a significant threat to Japan's struggling economy.

Corporate America's retreat from DEI has eliminated thousands of jobs

2026. Corporate America's retreat from DEI has eliminated thousands of jobs

Maria Aspan discusses how Corporate America's shift away from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives has resulted in significant job losses.

How to build abundantly

2027. How to build abundantly

Darian Woods discusses the challenges of building affordable housing, referencing insights from Derek Thompson's book on the topic.

2028. Memorial Day chat with Matt Yglesias

The discussion covers the importance of electric technology, political responses to it, generational perspectives on social movements, and evolving national identity in America.

25 tips for acing the World Series of Poker

2029. 25 tips for acing the World Series of Poker

The post provides practical tips for poker players attending the World Series of Poker, focusing on logistics, mindset, and strategy to enhance their experience and performance.

Final Look at Local Housing Markets in April and a Look Ahead to May Sales

2030. Final Look at Local Housing Markets in April and a Look Ahead to May Sales

Bill McBride analyzes April's local housing market data, highlighting declining sales and inventory trends while forecasting potential price pressures for May.

The Billions We Forget We're Owed

2031. The Billions We Forget We're Owed

An argument that many individuals overlook unclaimed property owed to them, exploring behavioral economics and the reasons behind this phenomenon of forgotten money.

The Economic Consequences of Destroying Harvard

2032. The Economic Consequences of Destroying Harvard

An argument that the destruction of elite universities like Harvard would severely harm the economy and innovation, undermining the intellectual ecosystem crucial for growth.

Housing May 26th Weekly Update: Inventory up 2.6% Week-over-week, Up 32.4% Year-over-year

2033. Housing May 26th Weekly Update: Inventory up 2.6% Week-over-week, Up 32.4% Year-over-year

Bill McBride discusses the increase in active single-family housing inventory, highlighting significant week-over-week and year-over-year changes.

The dawn of search engines

2034. The dawn of search engines

Cory Doctorow critiques the modern internet and discusses the origins of search engines in a podcast episode from the series Who Broke the Internet.

My Weekly Reading for May 25, 2025

2035. My Weekly Reading for May 25, 2025

David Henderson discusses various issues related to air traffic control management and California's homeowner's insurance crisis, emphasizing the need for reforms in both areas.

What Deindustrialization Can Teach Us About The Effects of AI on Workers

2036. What Deindustrialization Can Teach Us About The Effects of AI on Workers

Paul Krugman discusses the historical impact of automation on employment, arguing that while technology displaces jobs, it does not lead to mass unemployment.

At least five interesting things: Stubborn optimism edition (#64)

2037. At least five interesting things: Stubborn optimism edition (#64)

Noah Smith discusses recent optimistic developments in housing policy and crime rates in America, countering a trend of pessimism in his previous posts.

The 3.5 percent remittance tax

2038. The 3.5 percent remittance tax

Tyler Cowen discusses the implications of a proposed remittance tax, analyzing its economic effects on migrants, currency strength, and potential political motivations behind it.

Defense Secretary Hegseth puts new limits on press access at the Pentagon

2039. Defense Secretary Hegseth puts new limits on press access at the Pentagon

Kristin Wright discusses new restrictions on press access at the Pentagon, reflecting a trend initiated by the Trump administration to limit media coverage of the military.

The Ethics of Inequality

2040. The Ethics of Inequality

An argument that explores the ethical implications of economic inequality, distinguishing between legitimate and illegitimate disparities while discussing the effects of wealth redistribution policies.