2021. Making Immigration Great Again
Paul Krugman discusses the political implications of immigration policies under Trump, highlighting public disapproval of his approach and the reality of immigrant crime rates.
2022. Housing July 14th Weekly Update: Inventory down 0.7% Week-over-week, Down 11% from 2019 Levels
Bill McBride discusses the recent trends in single-family housing inventory, noting a week-over-week decline and comparisons to previous years.
2023. Developing countries: A follow-up
The post discusses the impact of industrial policy on developing countries' economic growth, highlighting challenges and opportunities in the post-pandemic landscape.
2024. Trump's Brazil tariffs are 'grotesquely illegal,' says Nobel Prize-winning economist
An argument that tariffs proposed by Trump will persist and negatively impact U.S. consumers, according to economist Paul Krugman.
2025. Trump to meet with NATO over Russia-Ukraine war. And, a list of Trump's tariff letters
The discussion centers on Trump's upcoming NATO meeting regarding the Russia-Ukraine war and his announcement of 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico.
2026. A lawsuit against Tesla and its driver-assistance technology goes to trial in Florida
Joel Rose discusses a trial in Florida regarding a lawsuit against Tesla related to its driver-assistance technology and safety concerns following a fatal crash.
2027. Before La La Land, there was Fort Lee, New Jersey
Darian Woods discusses the origins of Hollywood and its historical connection to Fort Lee, New Jersey.
2028. WSJ July Survey: 2025 q4/q4 Growth at 1%
Menzie Chinn discusses the WSJ July survey's GDP growth forecasts for 2025, highlighting varying predictions and the impact of economic policies.
2029. My Weekly Reading for July 13, 2025
David Henderson discusses his recent reading, focusing on economic thought and the influence of prominent economists, along with insights on AI's impact on productivity.
2030. AIs need parents
An argument that AI development requires ongoing guidance and management, similar to parenting, rather than simplistic fixes or one-time solutions to ensure responsible behavior and learning.
2031. 'Panicking': Why recent college grads are struggling to find jobs
Scott Horsley discusses the difficulties recent college graduates face in securing jobs despite a low overall unemployment rate.
2032. Dispersion in GDP Nowcasts
Menzie Chinn analyzes various GDP nowcasts, emphasizing the Atlanta Fed's predictions amid distortions from tariff front-loading and comparing them to other forecasts.
2033. I Don't Disapprove of Trump's Strategy, Because He Doesn't Have One
An argument that Trump's tariffs on Brazil and the EU lack justification and reflect ignorance rather than a coherent strategy, ultimately harming US consumers.
2034. Heading to Madrid, leaving Seville
The author reflects on a recent workshop, personal experiences in Seville, and plans for a trip to Madrid, highlighting cultural moments and emotional connections.
2035. Blame Canada! Measles Edition
Alex Tabarrok discusses the rise of measles cases in the U.S. and highlights the role of low vaccination rates in Canada and Mexico as contributing factors.
2036. A Second Conversation with Martin Wolf
A discussion on the dynamics between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, highlighting their egos, failures in governance, and misconceptions about government efficiency.
2037. Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin August 1
An argument that President Trump is imposing 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico starting August 1, impacting international trade relations.
2038. Schedule for Week of July 13, 2025
Bill McBride discusses key economic reports and data releases scheduled for the week of July 13, 2025, focusing on CPI, retail sales, and housing starts.
2039. Gold and FX Reserves in 2025Q1
An argument that gold's significance in global reserves has increased, while the dollar's share has slightly decreased, based on IMF data and projections for 2025Q1.
2040. Interview with Carmen Reinhart: Sovereign Debt, the US dollar as Reserve Currency, and More
The discussion centers on the US dollar's reserve currency status, challenges of sovereign debt, and the overlooked social costs of debt default.