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Tuesday: Retail Sales, Industrial Production, Homebuilder Survey

2361. Tuesday: Retail Sales, Industrial Production, Homebuilder Survey

Bill McBride discusses upcoming economic data releases, including retail sales, industrial production, and a homebuilder survey, and their potential market impacts.

Mission Accomplished?

2362. Mission Accomplished?

Scott Sumner discusses the implications of declaring victory over inflation and the potential need for the Fed to adjust its inflation target amidst economic conditions.

How to Think About Your College Major

2363. How to Think About Your College Major

Jadrian Wooten discusses the considerations students should have when choosing a college major, including passion, salary potential, and the costs associated with college education.

Trump’s parade flopped. No Kings Day was a hit.

2364. Trump’s parade flopped. No Kings Day was a hit.

Paul Krugman discusses the implications of recent protests against Trumpism and the failure of Trump's parade, highlighting the state of American democracy.

Covariates, Repeated Cross Sections, Diff-in-Diff, and Parallel Trends Violations Plus Pictures of Lucca Italy

2365. Covariates, Repeated Cross Sections, Diff-in-Diff, and Parallel Trends Violations Plus Pictures of Lucca Italy

An argument that discusses the use of difference-in-differences and repeated cross sections in economic analysis, while also reflecting on personal experiences in Italy.

Housing June 16th Weekly Update: Inventory up 2.1% Week-over-week, Up 33.1% Year-over-year

2366. Housing June 16th Weekly Update: Inventory up 2.1% Week-over-week, Up 33.1% Year-over-year

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

Capital-Reversing In A Pertubation Of An Example Of The Recurrence Of Truncation

2367. Capital-Reversing In A Pertubation Of An Example Of The Recurrence Of Truncation

Robert Vienneau explores capital-reversing in production techniques, analyzing how perturbations affect wage curves and economic output in a multi-commodity model.

Press group sues L.A., alleging police abuse of reporters at ICE rallies

2368. Press group sues L.A., alleging police abuse of reporters at ICE rallies

David Folkenflik discusses violations of press freedoms by law enforcement during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists.

The secret to Nintendo's success

2369. The secret to Nintendo's success

Adrian Ma discusses Nintendo's evolution from a small playing card company to a multimedia giant, highlighting its identity as a toy company.

Tariffs and Consumer Prices at High Frequency

2370. Tariffs and Consumer Prices at High Frequency

Menzie Chinn discusses the impact of tariffs on consumer prices and analyzes inflation trends using big data insights.

Some northern parts of Spain

2371. Some northern parts of Spain

The post explores various northern Spanish cities, highlighting their unique characteristics, cultural aspects, and the impact of tourism and deindustrialization.

My Weekly Reading for June 15, 2025

2372. My Weekly Reading for June 15, 2025

David Henderson discusses various articles on stablecoins, tobacco excise taxes, and changing health politics, highlighting economic implications and shifts in consumer attitudes.

Back to the Seventeenth Century

2373. Back to the Seventeenth Century

Pierre Lemieux discusses the modern trade conflict between the U.S. and China, drawing parallels to historical protectionist practices and their economic implications.

Arriving at Lucca and starting two weeks of cloistered study and prep

2374. Arriving at Lucca and starting two weeks of cloistered study and prep

Scott Cunningham shares his experiences traveling to Lucca for two weeks of study and preparation after teaching in various cities, reflecting on personal and academic connections.

Feeling cautiously optimistic about American democracy

2375. Feeling cautiously optimistic about American democracy

Noah Smith reflects on a recent protest against Trump, noting its peacefulness and patriotic themes, while analyzing the implications for American democracy and political discourse.

2376. FOMC Preview: No Change to Fed Funds Rate

Bill McBride discusses expectations for the FOMC's decision to maintain the Fed Funds Rate and the implications for economic projections and uncertainty.

Slowdown? Business Cycle Indicator Data as of Mid-June

2377. Slowdown? Business Cycle Indicator Data as of Mid-June

An analysis of various economic indicators suggests a potential slowdown in the economy, highlighting discrepancies in GDP tracking and labor market resilience.

Seigniorage

2378. Seigniorage

David Henderson discusses seigniorage, its implications for government revenue, and the nuances of monetary policy related to currency demand and printing costs.

The Marvels of a Flight

2379. The Marvels of a Flight

Marcos Falcone reflects on modern air travel and technological advancements, highlighting how they enhance our lives compared to the past.

The Return of the American Model

2380. The Return of the American Model

Alex Tabarrok discusses the American Model of emergency response, highlighting the collaboration between government and private sector during crises like Operation Warp Speed and World War II.