2621. 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.
2622. 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.
2623. 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.
2624. 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.
2625. How to build abundantly
Darian Woods discusses the challenges of building affordable housing, referencing insights from Derek Thompson's book on the topic.
2626. 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.
2627. 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.
2628. 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.
2629. 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.
2630. 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.
2631. 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.
2632. 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.
2633. 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.
2634. 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.
2635. 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.
2636. 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.
2637. 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.
2638. 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.
2639. Packing up and last things
Scott Cunningham reflects on his emotional departure from the U.S., his daughter's graduation, and shares insights on his mixtape sales and workshop statistics.
2640. Photos from a Conference
Menzie Chinn shares insights from conferences in Singapore on economic policy, research, and the impact of geopolitical fragmentation on global finance.