2821. My Conversation with the excellent Sheilagh Ogilvie
The discussion covers historical pandemics' economic impacts, vaccination practices, local governance during epidemics, and social customs in England and Germany.
2822. Trump tariffs spark ire and dismay from international leaders
International leaders express frustration over high tariffs imposed by the U.S. on traditional allies and China, highlighting potential economic and diplomatic tensions.
2823. 2 April 2025: An Event Study
Menzie Chinn discusses updated betting odds indicating a higher likelihood of a recession occurring in 2025.
2824. Why the great vinyl shortage is over
Justin Barney discusses the impact of a Czech village on the vinyl manufacturing industry and its effects on U.S. competitors.
2825. The Slave to Our Passions
Scott Sumner discusses how personal biases influence decision-making, using examples from sports and tariffs to illustrate the disconnect between reason and passion.
2826. What Would True Reciprocity Mean?
David Henderson critiques President Trump's proposed tariffs, arguing that true reciprocity would require the U.S. to reduce its own trade restrictions based on economic data.
2827. Trump Goes Crazy on Trade
The post critiques Trump's exaggerated trade claims and proposed tariffs, highlighting inaccuracies and potential diplomatic repercussions from his statements.
2828. White House reviewing TikTok proposal to lease algorithm from China
A proposal is under review to establish a U.S. entity that would lease TikTok's algorithm to circumvent Chinese export restrictions.
2829. SBSQ #19: What is Elon's endgame?
The post discusses recent election outcomes influenced by Elon Musk's investments, the implications for American democracy, and concerns about the future of free elections.
2830. Tariffs: what are they good for?
Mary Childs discusses the role of tariffs, challenging mainstream economic views and exploring their potential as tools for economic and political leverage.
2831. Who loses when Trump cuts funding to universities?
The author discusses the implications of Trump's funding cuts to universities, highlighting the broader impact on education and society.
2832. Philly Fed: State Coincident Indexes Increased in 47 States in January (3-Month Basis)
The post discusses the recent increases in state coincident indexes, indicating economic growth in 47 states based on employment and other economic indicators.
2833. Relative, compared to whom?
The discussion centers on the importance of relative income in people's well-being, challenging the notion that individuals don't care about their relative status compared to others.
2834. To Lie or Not To Lie: Moral and Economic Reasons
Pierre Lemieux discusses the moral and economic implications of lying, particularly in the context of politicians and the effects on society and trust.
2835. Tesla's quarterly sales fall 13%. Experts blame Musk
Scott Neuman discusses Tesla's declining sales and the backlash against CEO Elon Musk's cost-cutting measures linked to his political role.
2836. Heavy Truck Sales Decreased 12% YoY in March: Lowest since May 2020
Bill McBride discusses the significant decline in heavy truck sales in March, highlighting its implications for economic trends and potential recession indicators.
2837. Synthetic controls and CodeChella: Coming soon workshops
The post announces two upcoming workshops on synthetic controls and difference-in-differences, highlighting their significance in causal inference and practical applications in research.
2838. Stop Looking for Methods in the Madness
Paul Krugman critiques the incoherence of Trump's tariff policies and the lack of sound economic reasoning behind them.
2839. How reciprocal tariffs could affect you. And, Maryland man mistakenly deported
An argument that reciprocal tariffs may negatively impact U.S. consumers, alongside a mention of a mistaken deportation by the Trump administration.
2840. MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased, with a notable drop in refinances, while purchase activity showed year-over-year growth amid volatile treasury yields and economic uncertainty.