201. Mamdani's biggest challenges
Noah Smith discusses Zohran Mamdani's election and critiques his leftist policies, arguing they may distract from addressing New York City's pressing economic issues.
202. Torsten Slok’s (Slightly Late) Halloween Entry
An argument that emphasizes the importance of earnings surprises and presents graphical data related to market valuations.
203. Guessing NFP Growth
Menzie Chinn discusses employment data forecasts, using ADP data and estimates for nonfarm payroll growth amidst uncertainties from a government shutdown.
204. Bros really are dominating podcasting
Research indicates a significant male and white dominance among podcast hosts and guests, highlighting issues of representation in the medium.
205. The International Flow of Doctors and Nurses
An argument that highlights the increasing international migration of health professionals to high-income countries, emphasizing trends, statistics, and implications for healthcare systems.
206. Tuesday's Assorted Links
Jadrian Wooten discusses various stories related to economic principles and teaching, including job market fears, price-fixing investigations, and consumer sentiment.
207. The Next Financial Crisis
The post discusses the potential for a future financial crisis driven by poorly regulated areas of finance, particularly focusing on cryptocurrency and its integration into the financial system.
208. European Stagnation
The continent faces a choice between economic decline akin to Argentina or revitalization through innovation and industrial growth, emphasizing the need for focused economic prosperity.
209. Applaud All Market-Made Millions
Christopher Freiman discusses the differing perceptions of wealth between athletes and CEOs, arguing that both deserve their market-made earnings based on the value they create.
210. Republicans Are Damaged by Their Own Cruelty
An argument that Republican rejection of healthcare proposals reveals their cruelty and ignorance, potentially harming their political standing as they ignore public support for assistance.
211. 9 strategies to find free or low-cost food when money is tight
Strategies for accessing free or low-cost food options are presented, particularly for those facing financial difficulties, including insights from a former SNAP recipient.
212. How to avoid 'The Winner's Curse'
Greg Rosalsky discusses insights from a Nobel-winning behavioral economist on avoiding cognitive biases in decision-making.
213. Trump floats tariff 'dividends' even while plan shows major flaws
Danielle Kurtzleben discusses President Trump's proposal to distribute checks from tariff revenue and highlights the plan's significant flaws.
214. Negative Equity, and Other Things to Worry About
Menzie Chinn discusses declining house prices, negative equity concerns, and the relationship between interest rates and economic policy uncertainty.
215. Leading Index for Commercial Real Estate Decreased 7% in October
Bill McBride discusses a 7% decrease in the Dodge Momentum Index for commercial real estate in October, highlighting trends and future projections in construction planning.
216. Trump made a huge blunder on the shutdown. So why did Democrats cave anyway?
Nate Silver discusses the political missteps of Democrats during the government shutdown and analyzes the shifting public perception of Trump and the implications for both parties.
217. More From Less: Optimizing Vaccine Doses
Alex Tabarrok discusses the importance of optimizing vaccine doses to save lives and reduce costs, highlighting examples from COVID and HPV vaccines.
218. The Case of the Cheaper Dinner That Costs More
An argument that Walmart's cheaper Thanksgiving dinner reflects shrinkflation, where fewer items and smaller portions disguise rising food costs amidst ongoing inflation.
219. November ICE Mortgage Monitor: Home Prices "Firmed" in October, Up 0.9% Year-over-year
Bill McBride discusses the increase in home prices and negative equity rates in October, highlighting regional disparities in the housing market.
220. Is The Order Of Efficiency Unique At A Given Rate Of Profits In Models With Multiple Agricultural Commodities?
An argument that explores the uniqueness of efficiency order in agricultural production models with multiple commodities and the implications for marginal productivity and income distribution.