261. The Economist 1843 magazine does a profile of me
Tyler Cowen reflects on a profile of himself in The Economist 1843, discussing personal insights and experiences shared during the interview.
262. Voice of America bias inquiry sparks concerns of political meddling
David Folkenflik discusses concerns over potential political interference in Voice of America's review of a reporter's social media posts for bias against the Trump Administration.
263. Recession Outlook Darkening
Menzie Chinn discusses the increasing likelihood of a recession based on insights from betting markets and economists.
264. Is ChatGPT Better at Story Writing now?
Joshua Gans explores the improvements in ChatGPT's story writing capabilities, comparing its earlier version to the latest release and reflecting on the nature of creativity and AI.
265. Instantaneous Inflation Rising
Menzie Chinn analyzes recent trends in inflation using various economic indicators and data sources.
266. February 28th COVID Update: COVID Deaths Declining
Bill McBride discusses the decline in weekly COVID deaths and the decision to continue tracking metrics despite meeting previous goals.
267. Off a Cliff
Menzie Chinn discusses key economic indicators indicating a significant decline in consumption and GDP forecasts.
268. The Memecoin Casino
Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi discusses the rise of memecoins, their impact on investors, and the speculative nature of this new market phenomenon.
269. Bezos' changes at 'Washington Post' lead to mass subscription cancellations — again
David Folkenflik discusses how Jeff Bezos's changes to the Washington Post's opinion pages have resulted in significant subscriber cancellations.
270. How does a stronger US dollar hurt international college students?
Art Carden discusses how a stronger US dollar increases expenses for international college students, making their education and living costs more burdensome.
271. Looks Can Be Deceiving: Why Visual Pre-trend Checks Aren’t Enough in Difference-in-Differences
Scott Cunningham discusses the limitations of visual pre-trend checks in difference-in-differences analysis and emphasizes the importance of understanding covariates in research design.
272. Microsoft will end Skype in May, leaving some users upset
Scott Neuman discusses Microsoft's decision to discontinue Skype, causing disappointment among users as the company focuses on Microsoft Teams.
273. Aluminum, Economics, and Liberty
Pierre Lemieux analyzes the economic impact of the US aluminum tariff, highlighting its effects on prices, consumers, and domestic producers.
274. Chaos Is Bad for Business
Paul Krugman discusses the uncertainty in U.S. policies under Trump and its detrimental effects on business planning and the economy.
275. In child care centers and on farms, businesses are bracing for more immigration raids
Ximena Bustillo discusses how businesses, particularly in child care and agriculture, are preparing for increased immigration raids under the Trump administration's policies.
276. PCE Measure of Shelter Decreases to 4.5% YoY in January
Bill McBride discusses the year-over-year changes in shelter costs as reported by CPI and PCE, highlighting trends and implications for future rent increases.
277. Personal Income increased 0.9% in January; Spending Decreased 0.2%
Bill McBride discusses the January 2025 report on personal income and spending, highlighting increases in income and decreases in consumption expenditures.
278. Slender Starbucks, Medicaid at risk, and the gold card visa
Wailin Wong discusses potential Medicaid cuts, Starbucks' strategy, and immigration issues related to gold card visas.
279. A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know
Chandelis Duster discusses a national boycott organized by the People's Union USA, urging Americans to refrain from shopping for 24 hours.
280. What money?
Scott Sumner argues that proposed government savings from DOGE would not result in actual money to distribute, highlighting misconceptions about budget deficits and spending.