3141. A 2nd judge orders thousands of fired federal employees temporarily reinstated
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully fired thousands of federal employees without proper notification to states.
3142. Instantaneous Inflation: Headline, Core, Supercore for CPI, PPI, HICP
An argument that examines various inflation measures, including headline, core, and supercore, using recent data and calculations from multiple economic sources.
3143. “The Coming Recession May Have Already Arrived”
Menzie Chinn analyzes economic indicators suggesting a potential recession, referencing EJ Antoni's claims and discussing data from various sources and methodologies.
3144. (Don't) click here to pay your tolls: How you can stop spam texts
Bill Chappell discusses the rise of "smishing" scams and offers advice on how to protect yourself from these fraudulent texts.
3145. Realtor.com Reports Active Inventory Up 27.8% YoY
The post discusses the significant year-over-year increase in active housing inventory and new listings, highlighting market dynamics affecting buyers and sellers.
3146. Tariffs
David Henderson discusses the economic benefits and costs of import tariffs, analyzing their impact on production, consumption, and trade deficits.
3147. Donatella Versace to step down as brand's chief creative officer after nearly 30 years
Manuela López Restrepo discusses Donatella Versace's decision to step down as chief creative officer after nearly 30 years leading the brand.
3148. The False Promise of Populism
An argument that populism fails to deliver on its promises due to inherent epistemic and incentive challenges, leading to a concentration of power among new elites.
3149. Hotels: Occupancy Rate Decreased 1.4% Year-over-year
Bill McBride discusses the decline in hotel occupancy rates in the U.S. and its potential impact due to decreased Canadian tourist traffic.
3150. As global tariff tensions rise, here's the latest on U.S. trade with top partners
Rebecca Rosman discusses the impact of President Trump's tariffs on U.S. trade with major partners amid rising global tariff tensions.
3151. Where Are the “Free Market Advocates”?
The post critiques the absence of free market advocates in Trump's administration, highlighting the alignment of populist conservatives and progressives on antitrust enforcement and state power.
3152. How to use Silver Bulletin
Nate Silver discusses the launch and navigation of Silver Bulletin, highlighting its cyclical nature around elections and sports, and the evolution of its content delivery.
3153. Elon Musk is winning Republican fans. Can Tesla win them over, too?
Camila Domonoske discusses Tesla's shifting customer base, noting its growing appeal among conservatives and questioning if Republican buyers can offset liberal losses.
3154. Silver Bulletin Women's College Basketball (SBCB) ratings 🏀
The post introduces women's college basketball ratings, detailing the SBCB system's methodology and differences between pure and Bayesian ratings for performance evaluation.
3155. Fed's Flow of Funds: Household Net Worth Increased $0.2 Trillion in Q4
An argument that household net worth rose in Q4 2024, driven by corporate equities, while real estate values declined and household debt increased.
3156. Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European alcohol
A potential 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages by Trump could significantly impact trade relations and pricing in the alcohol market.
3157. Making Sweatshops Great Again
An argument that the nostalgia for past industries overlooks the benefits of modern trade and the need for targeted industrial policy to foster future economic growth.
3158. CoreLogic: 1.1 million Homeowners with Negative Equity in Q4 2024
Bill McBride discusses CoreLogic's report on homeowner equity, noting a rise in equity but an increase in negative equity among 1.1 million homes in Q4 2024.
3159. Recap For A Triple -Switching Example
An argument that illustrates complex interactions in parameter space through triple-switching and reswitching, challenging traditional economic theories regarding capital-intensity and output per worker.
3160. The Wages of Nations: How AI Changes What It Means to Learn, Earn, and Grow
An argument that AI is reshaping work, education, and economic productivity, echoing historical insights on technology's impact on wages and employment.