2941. 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.
2942. Don Boudreaux Responds to Me and I Respond to Don
David Henderson discusses his disagreements with Don Boudreaux regarding the motivations behind exports and imports, emphasizing multiple reasons for exporting beyond profit.
2943. Trade Deficits Cannot be “Managed”
An argument that trade deficits cannot be effectively managed by governments due to the complex nature of savings and investment, which are largely determined by external factors.
2944. GDPNow Bouncing near Zero
Menzie Chinn discusses the current GDPNow estimates and compares them with other forecasts, highlighting their implications for economic growth trajectories.
2945. Trump announces new 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts
A new tariff on foreign-made cars aims to enhance American manufacturing and reflects ongoing trade policies.
2946. Judge allows 'New York Times' copyright case against OpenAI to go forward
Bobby Allyn discusses a judge's decision to allow the New York Times' copyright case against OpenAI to proceed, highlighting its potential impact on media and AI industries.
2947. EV buyers who missed out on their tax credits now have a fix from the IRS
Some car owners missed EV tax credits due to dealer errors, but the IRS has introduced a solution for this issue.
2948. If and when you live in a dictatorship, how will you know?
The discussion centers on the characteristics and implications of dictatorship, particularly in relation to the Trump administration's actions and rhetoric.
2949. Long Differences, Short Gaps, and the Principle of Falsification in Event Studies
Scott Cunningham argues for using long differences in event studies based on the principle of falsification, emphasizing their role in testing observational designs.
2950. Planet Money buys a mystery diamond
Jeff Guo discusses Planet Money's purchase of a mystery diamond, exploring its origins and the economics behind diamond pricing and potential scams.
2951. Breaking the Symmetry – Free Trade Edition
Kevin Corcoran critiques Yoram Hazony's views on free trade and mutual loyalty, arguing for a balance between individual liberty and societal bonds.
2952. Judge freezes Trump plan to dismantle Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
A federal judge halted the White House's plan to dismantle Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, deeming its operation beneficial to the public interest.
2953. Canada and America in Better Times
An argument that highlights Canada's pivotal role in the rescue of American hostages during the Iran crisis, emphasizing cooperation between the two nations.
2954. Incompetent or Evil: A False Dichotomy
Paul Krugman discusses the dual nature of incompetence and malice in the actions of the Trump administration and figures like Elon Musk, particularly regarding public policy.
2955. Final Look at Local Housing Markets in February and a Look Ahead to March Sales
Bill McBride discusses February's local housing market trends, highlighting a year-over-year decrease in existing home sales and predictions for March sales activity.
2956. MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Bill McBride discusses a 2% decrease in mortgage applications and highlights trends in refinancing and purchasing activity based on the MBA's latest survey data.
2957. Buying or selling on StubHub? It's probably not showing you all the available tickets
Rafael Nam discusses how StubHub's "Recommended Tickets" filter limits ticket visibility, frustrating users who may not see all available options.
2958. Colorado is poised to pass some of the toughest gun laws in the country
A proposal to restrict guns with detachable magazines is nearing approval in Colorado, with the governor likely to enact it into law.
2959. Why a tiny bit of oil can be a big deal
The discussion highlights the significance of marginal oil wells in the U.S. and their impact on producers and environmental concerns.
2960. Can Europe stand without the US?
An argument that European countries are seeking military independence from the U.S. and exploring the challenges they face in achieving this goal.