3341. What I’ve been reading
Tyler Cowen reviews various books, highlighting topics like longevity, Boston's history, governance during Covid, art, architecture, and language.
3342. How tourist destinations recover after terrorism
Stephan Bisaha discusses the impact of terrorism on tourism and the varying recovery rates of different destinations.
3343. My Weekly Reading and Viewing for March 2, 2025
David Henderson reviews various articles discussing censorship, free speech, and tax policy, highlighting significant political and economic issues.
3344. EconLog Price Theory: Cutsinger’s Solution to the Membership Difference
Bryan Cutsinger analyzes the implications of Uber's membership pricing on customer spending and ride frequency, demonstrating economic principles through budget constraints and utility.
3345. America is ruled by gangsters now
Noah Smith discusses the implications of Trump's meeting with Zelensky, highlighting a decline in American morality and the emergence of a gangster-like leadership.
3346. The Ultimate “Gold Card”
Scott Sumner discusses Trump's proposed "gold card" for wealthy immigrants, analyzing its potential economic impact and comparing it to existing visa programs.
3347. Property Rights in Colombia: Reality and Challenges
Omar Hernandez discusses the challenges and realities of property rights in Colombia, emphasizing the impact of legal insecurity and the need for institutional strengthening.
3348. Musk In Your Computers: An Interview With Nathan Tankus
Paul Krugman interviews Nathan Tankus about his insights on the financial system and the implications of Musk's influence on government operations.
3349. Schedule for Week of March 2, 2025
Bill McBride discusses the key economic reports and events scheduled for the week of March 2, 2025, including employment data and Fed Chair Powell's speech.
3350. The Economist 1843 magazine does a profile of me
Tyler Cowen reflects on a profile of himself in The Economist 1843, discussing personal insights and experiences shared during the interview.
3351. Voice of America bias inquiry sparks concerns of political meddling
David Folkenflik discusses concerns over potential political interference in Voice of America's review of a reporter's social media posts for bias against the Trump Administration.
3352. Recession Outlook Darkening
Menzie Chinn discusses the increasing likelihood of a recession based on insights from betting markets and economists.
3353. Is ChatGPT Better at Story Writing now?
Joshua Gans explores the improvements in ChatGPT's story writing capabilities, comparing its earlier version to the latest release and reflecting on the nature of creativity and AI.
3354. Instantaneous Inflation Rising
Menzie Chinn analyzes recent trends in inflation using various economic indicators and data sources.
3355. February 28th COVID Update: COVID Deaths Declining
Bill McBride discusses the decline in weekly COVID deaths and the decision to continue tracking metrics despite meeting previous goals.
3356. Off a Cliff
Menzie Chinn discusses key economic indicators indicating a significant decline in consumption and GDP forecasts.
3357. The Memecoin Casino
Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi discusses the rise of memecoins, their impact on investors, and the speculative nature of this new market phenomenon.
3358. Bezos' changes at 'Washington Post' lead to mass subscription cancellations — again
David Folkenflik discusses how Jeff Bezos's changes to the Washington Post's opinion pages have resulted in significant subscriber cancellations.
3359. How does a stronger US dollar hurt international college students?
Art Carden discusses how a stronger US dollar increases expenses for international college students, making their education and living costs more burdensome.
3360. Looks Can Be Deceiving: Why Visual Pre-trend Checks Aren’t Enough in Difference-in-Differences
Scott Cunningham discusses the limitations of visual pre-trend checks in difference-in-differences analysis and emphasizes the importance of understanding covariates in research design.