281. A radio station in Amsterdam is a lifeline for Sudan. After USAID cuts, it's faltering
Indy Scholtens discusses how budget cuts are jeopardizing Radio Dabanga, a crucial information source for Sudan amid ongoing conflict.
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282. The Man Who Would Be Commissioner* [corrected**]
An argument that critiques the interpretation of employment data, highlighting discrepancies in job growth among native-born and foreign-born workers, and addressing statistical methods used by the BLS.
283. Apple, Google tell workers on visas to avoid leaving the U.S. amid Trump immigration crackdown
Tech companies advise visa-holding employees to remain in the U.S. to avoid potential issues amid ongoing immigration policy changes.
284. Closing out tabs
Scott Cunningham reflects on personal memories, discusses mental health research, and critiques public policy regarding involuntary hospitalization and its complexities.
285. Rent Control Creates Ghost Apartments
An argument that rent control laws in New York City lead to vacant apartments due to financial disincentives for landlords to maintain or rent out units.
286. America and the World
An argument that critiques the recent National Security Strategy, highlighting a shift away from liberal values and a focus on regional interests over ideological competition, particularly with China.
287. Can we make America feel more affordable?
An argument that explores Americans' dissatisfaction with affordability despite low inflation rates, highlighting a disconnect between perceptions and economic realities post-pandemic.
288. Schedule for Week of December 21, 2025
Bill McBride discusses the economic reports scheduled for the week of December 21, 2025, including GDP and other key indicators.
289. Does the conflict between cardinal utility and ordinal preferences just keep on getting worse?
Tyler Cowen discusses the tension between cardinal utility and ordinal preferences in advanced capitalism, exploring how they affect individual happiness and well-being.
290. Republican Sentiment: “The Sun’ll Come Out, Tomorrow”
Menzie Chinn discusses consumer sentiment trends among Republicans compared to Democrats, highlighting their continued optimism despite overall trends.
291. The Late 1800s: High Tariffs and Expanding Trade Together?
Timothy Taylor discusses the contradictions of the first age of globalization, highlighting the relationship between high tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and rising global trade.
292. Claude Code Changed How I Work (Part 2)
The post explores the integration of AI in economics research, focusing on cognitive output production functions and the roles of human and machine time inputs.
293. Some things left lying around
Joshua Gans discusses AI in eCommerce, insights from Shopify's CEO, and his new book on the economics of artificial intelligence.
294. Lies, Damned Lies and Trump Speeches
Paul Krugman critiques Donald Trump's recent speech, highlighting its falsehoods and lack of substantive policy on healthcare and economic issues.
295. NAR: Existing-Home Sales Increased to 4.13 million SAAR in November
Bill McBride discusses the NAR report indicating a slight increase in existing-home sales and a decrease in unsold inventory for November.
296. 4 common scams to watch out for this holiday season
Common holiday scams are highlighted, along with protective tips to avoid being swindled while shopping for gifts.
297. In the shadow of U.S. export controls, China rallies its own chip industry
The post discusses China's efforts to strengthen its chip industry amid U.S. export controls and the potential easing of restrictions by the Trump administration.
298. Meet the new WaPo food critic who won't dine in anonymity
The piece discusses a new food critic's decision to abandon anonymity and aims to make restaurant criticism more approachable.
299. Mysteries of the CPI Release
An argument that recent CPI release anomalies highlight discrepancies in inflation data and the treatment of shelter costs, raising concerns about the accuracy of reported figures.
300. Some Snapshots of Global Urbanization
Timothy Taylor discusses global urbanization trends, highlighting the increasing number of people living in cities and the implications for future population growth.