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Robert Vienneau discusses Duncan Foley's critique of general equilibrium theory and its distinction from neoclassical economics, emphasizing the lack of substantive economic intuition.
The post discusses recent trends in single-family housing inventory, highlighting increases both week-over-week and year-over-year, and comparing current levels to previous years.
A new Hyundai plant in Georgia is diversifying from solely electric vehicles to include plug-in hybrids, indicating broader changes in the automotive sector.
Jon Hartley discusses consumer sentiment, junk fees, medical debt, and economic policy with Stanford Professor Neale Mahoney, who shares insights from his career and research.
The discussion emphasizes the potential of podcasts for niche content creators to connect with influential audiences, regardless of academic background.
Darian Woods discusses advertising pet peeves, including overly friendly brands, generational labels, and gendered double standards, with insights from advertising experts.
The Associated Press reports that Asian shares fell sharply due to concerns over rising inflation and a slowing U.S. economy affecting consumer spending.
Scott Sumner critiques the disparity in legal consequences faced by the wealthy compared to the general public, highlighting issues of national security and justice.
Menzie Chinn discusses a significant decline in the one to two-year term spreads, indicating potential economic deceleration ahead.
An argument that compares recession indicators and economic sentiment between 2022 and 2025, suggesting differing economic conditions and implications for recession forecasting.
The post discusses inefficiencies in federal spending, political risks from current administrations, and shifts in immigrant voting patterns in relation to recent elections.
The post discusses instructional videos on difference-in-differences methodology, focusing on the "no anticipation" aspect and providing practical simulations for learning causal inference.
Paul Krugman discusses the international role of the dollar, its impact on the U.S. balance of payments, and critiques misconceptions held by some Trump officials about trade.
Bill McBride discusses the seasonal patterns of house prices and how distressed sales affected these patterns during and after the housing bust.
Noah Smith discusses Donald Trump's tariffs on the auto industry and their negative economic impacts, highlighting the disconnect between Trump's policies and their consequences for American businesses.
The author discusses the rise of memecoins, exploring their origins, market dynamics, and the implications for investors and the economy, with insights from NPR's Planet Money.
An argument that utilizes a probit regression to estimate recession probabilities based on consumer sentiment and interest rates, highlighting significant economic indicators and their implications.
Juliana Kim reports on FCC chair Brendan Carr's investigation into Disney's DEI practices to assess potential violations of FCC regulations.
The post reflects on personal experiences, future plans, and thoughts on living in the present, while also mentioning academic endeavors and cultural interests.
The discussion focuses on the U.S. economy's performance under Biden, inflation concerns, and the contrasting economic perspectives as the political landscape shifts.