2921. Missing taxes, spiking copper and Napster's re-re-rebirth
Darian Woods discusses a projected tax shortfall, rising copper prices, and the ongoing relevance of Napster in the digital landscape.
2922. Largest tax increase in US history?
Scott Sumner discusses the implications of recent auto tariffs as a significant tax increase and critiques media coverage and political responses to the policy.
2923. More on the Mar-o-Lago Accord Malarky: “be afraid…be very afraid”
Menzie Chinn discusses the ineffectiveness and risks of the proposed Mar-a-Lago Accord regarding U.S. economic policy and its potential destabilizing effects on the dollar.
2924. Understanding America's New Right
An argument that explores the ideology of America's New Right, examining its influence on policymaking and the motivations behind actions taken by its leaders.
2925. 2024Q4 GDP, GDO, GDP+, and Nowcasted Consumption Crash
An argument that recent GDP and consumption data indicate a significant slowdown in economic growth, highlighting adjustments for gold imports and nowcasting methodologies.
2926. Trump's new tariffs on imported cars could have a clear winner: Tesla
Scott Neuman discusses how Trump's import tariffs on foreign cars may benefit Tesla while raising vehicle prices for consumers.
2927. Realtor.com Reports Active Inventory Up 29.2% YoY
The post discusses the increase in active housing inventory and new listings, highlighting market trends and pricing stability amid ongoing supply constraints.
2928. How pro-Trump media is covering the Signal leak
The post examines how conservative media interprets the Signal leak, with some framing it as evidence of a "deep state" and others viewing it as a security breach.
2929. The Strangers Who Live Among You
Pierre Lemieux critiques the inconsistency of Christian support for anti-immigrant policies, advocating for a more humane treatment of immigrants aligned with universalism and economic arguments.
2930. The Benefits and Dangers of Decision-making by Algorithm
An argument that algorithmic decision-making has advantages like reducing bias but also faces challenges such as human error aversion and the limitations of complexity.
2931. Inflation Adjusted House Prices 0.8% Below 2022 Peak; Price-to-rent index is 7.4% below 2022 peak
The post analyzes current inflation-adjusted house prices, noting they are slightly below the 2022 peak, and discusses the price-to-rent index and historical trends.
2932. The Madmen and the AIs
Alex Tabarrok discusses how AI personality traits influence productivity in human-AI collaborations based on recent research findings.
2933. Why can’t we do fiscal policy in a grown up way?
An argument that recent fiscal policy decisions reflect a lack of maturity, with proposed cuts to disability benefits seen as politically motivated rather than economically sound.
2934. A lawyer who represented SpaceX looks to downsize federal contracting watchdog
Jenna McLaughlin discusses Catherine Eschbach's appointment and its potential implications for federal contracting oversight and conflict-of-interest issues.
2935. Lies and the City
Paul Krugman discusses the perception of safety in New York City, contrasting it with political rhetoric that portrays urban areas negatively, particularly from Trump and his allies.
2936. The world has no rulebook for deep-sea mining. One company is pushing forward anyway
An argument that companies are eager to pursue deep sea mining despite the absence of established regulations, highlighting ongoing international debates on the issue.
2937. Double Fluke Cases For Triple-Switching In The Corn-Tractor Model
An argument that explores double fluke cases and triple-switching within a corn-tractor model, focusing on production parameters and their economic implications.
2938. America probably can’t have abundance. But we deserve a better government.
An argument that government inefficiency, particularly among progressives, contributes to electoral challenges and hinders the potential for abundance in America.
2939. How nonprofits get cash from your clunker
Sean Saldana explains how nonprofits accept used cars as donations and the financial process involved in these transactions.
2940. The New China Shock
An argument that trade with China is not responsible for U.S. job losses, highlighting automation as the primary cause and discussing the implications for nationalism and employment trends.