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Silicon Valley's gamble on Trump isn't paying off

2721. Silicon Valley's gamble on Trump isn't paying off

Nate Silver discusses Silicon Valley's initial support for Trump and the subsequent disillusionment as economic expectations fail to materialize.

Republican lawmaker on why he is challenging Trump's authority on tariffs

2722. Republican lawmaker on why he is challenging Trump's authority on tariffs

A Republican lawmaker is advocating for Congressional approval on tariffs, directly challenging the authority of the President.

Big Tech Antitrust: Postelection Edition

2723. Big Tech Antitrust: Postelection Edition

Giorgio Castiglia discusses the potential changes in US antitrust enforcement for big tech firms under the new administration and its implications for innovation and market dynamics.

Tuesday's Assorted Links

2724. Tuesday's Assorted Links

The author discusses various economic stories and principles, including tariffs, housing assistance, and market trends, while also offering teaching resources.

By Request: Public and Private Sector Payroll Jobs During Presidential Terms

2725. By Request: Public and Private Sector Payroll Jobs During Presidential Terms

The post analyzes changes in public and private sector payroll jobs during various presidential terms, highlighting employment trends and economic impacts associated with each administration.

S4E20: Philip Oreopoulos, Labor Economist, University of Toronto

2726. S4E20: Philip Oreopoulos, Labor Economist, University of Toronto

Scott Cunningham discusses Professor Philip Oreopoulos's impactful work in education and labor economics, highlighting his contributions and personal journey in the field.

The Reason of Rules: Uncertainty is the Growth Killer

2727. The Reason of Rules: Uncertainty is the Growth Killer

An argument that clear rules and expectations prevent arbitrary behavior, fostering a stable environment for learning and economic growth, as illustrated by recent tariff policies.

Manufacturing and Trade

2728. Manufacturing and Trade

An argument that trade and the dollar's reserve status do not significantly harm U.S. manufacturing, emphasizing productivity improvements and the benefits of dollar demand in global markets.

1st Look at Local Housing Markets in March

2729. 1st Look at Local Housing Markets in March

An overview of early reporting local housing markets in March, highlighting sales trends, mortgage rates, and economic factors affecting the real estate sector.

Attack of the Quack-Industrial Complex

2730. Attack of the Quack-Industrial Complex

Paul Krugman discusses the detrimental impact of Trump's administration on public health and science, highlighting the rise of misinformation and anti-science ideology.

Why populists can do so much harm

2731. Why populists can do so much harm

The author discusses the harmful economic and political impacts of populist policies, particularly comparing Trump's tariffs to Brexit's trade barriers.

Leading Index for Commercial Real Estate Decreased 7% in March

2732. Leading Index for Commercial Real Estate Decreased 7% in March

Bill McBride discusses a 7% decrease in the Dodge Momentum Index, highlighting its implications for commercial real estate planning and construction activity.

U.S. stocks fall again, wiping out earlier gains as Trump tariff shock remains

2733. U.S. stocks fall again, wiping out earlier gains as Trump tariff shock remains

Willem Marx discusses the recovery of global markets following significant declines due to investor reactions to Trump's tariffs.

My 2022 piece on the New Right vs. classical liberalism

2734. My 2022 piece on the New Right vs. classical liberalism

Tyler Cowen critiques the New Right's approach to trust and governance, arguing it undermines coalition-building and may exacerbate societal cynicism toward elites.

American Giant CEO says China tariffs are 'overdue' but warns of industry confusion

2735. American Giant CEO says China tariffs are 'overdue' but warns of industry confusion

Leila Fadel reports on American Giant's CEO's views on overdue China tariffs and concerns about confusion in the textile supply chain.

What's so bad about a trade deficit?

2736. What's so bad about a trade deficit?

Wailin Wong discusses the implications of the U.S. trade deficit, its benefits, and its relationship to jobs in the context of President Trump's tariffs.

Do American Workers Buy Goods?

2737. Do American Workers Buy Goods?

An argument that tariffs can harm both workers and consumers by increasing prices and reducing stock values, affecting retirement assets and overall wealth.

Guest Contribution: “Miran, we’re not in Triffin land anymore”

2738. Guest Contribution: “Miran, we’re not in Triffin land anymore”

Menzie Chinn discusses the decline of foreign official inflows into the US and its implications for current account deficits, challenging the notion of a Triffin-like situation.

How a false X post about pausing tariffs led to multitrillion-dollar market swings

2739. How a false X post about pausing tariffs led to multitrillion-dollar market swings

A misquoted interview sparked misleading posts, causing significant fluctuations in stock markets before the misinformation was corrected.

'Every day, every single customer': Tariffs hit close to home inside Asian grocers

2740. 'Every day, every single customer': Tariffs hit close to home inside Asian grocers

Juliana Kim discusses how new tariffs threaten the viability of Asian grocery stores that serve immigrant communities.