3481. Europe’s Internal Trade Barriers: A Long Way From a Single Market
Timothy Taylor discusses the challenges Europe faces in achieving a true single market, highlighting internal trade barriers that hinder economic growth and integration.
3482. A Belgian Congo Plan for Ukraine
Paul Krugman critiques Donald Trump’s proposal for Ukraine, likening it to imperial exploitation and arguing it is both morally wrong and economically unfeasible.
3483. Japan, South Korea, and Poland need nuclear weapons immediately
Noah Smith argues that Japan, South Korea, and Poland urgently need nuclear weapons for their security against authoritarian powers like Russia and China.
3484. My plan to fix the NBA All-Star game
Nate Silver discusses the decline of the NBA All-Star Game's competitiveness and suggests potential improvements to enhance the experience.
3485. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The author shares five stories highlighting economic principles and their applications, including YouTube viewing habits and rising private school costs.
3486. Making Microbes Great Again
Paul Krugman discusses the resurgence of measles in the U.S. due to declining vaccination rates and the political factors influencing anti-vaccine sentiment.
3487. One big thing the legacy media gets wrong
Noah Smith discusses how Substack is disrupting legacy media by allowing writers more freedom and longer formats compared to traditional op-ed constraints.
3488. Is Trump a Populist or a Fascist?
The author discusses the definitions and implications of populism and fascism, analyzing Trump's political behavior and its impact on democracy.
3489. A Second Double-Fluke Switch Point For A Triple-Switching Example
Robert Vienneau discusses the concept of double-fluke switch points in economic theory, focusing on cost-minimizing techniques and their implications for profit rates.
3490. Episode 46. Productivity, Innovation, and the New American Golden Age with Joe Lonsdale (Palantir, 8VC Co-Founder)
Jon Hartley discusses Joe Lonsdale's career, innovations in venture capital, and insights on politics, education, and technology, including the implications of the 2024 election.
3491. So, how did the polls do in 2024? It’s complicated
Eli McKown-Dawson discusses the reliability of polls in the 2024 elections, highlighting biases and comparing them to previous election cycles.
3492. Silver Bulletin pollster ratings 2024 archive
Nate Silver discusses the archived pollster ratings for the 2024 general election and the methodology behind them.
3493. Silver Bulletin pollster ratings, 2025 update
Nate Silver discusses updated pollster ratings based on historical accuracy and transparency for the 2024 elections, providing insights into future polling reliability.
3494. Inflation. How worried should we be?
Claudia Sahm discusses recent inflation data, advising caution in interpreting one month’s results and emphasizing the importance of broader trends over time.
3495. Costs of Pennies and Nickels
Timothy Taylor discusses the rising production costs of pennies and nickels, their declining usage, and the implications for cash transactions in the economy.
3496. The Penny Problem Isn’t Solved—It’s Just Moved to the Nickel
Jadrian Wooten discusses the inefficiency of producing pennies and the potential economic implications of eliminating them, highlighting the nickel's rising production costs.
3497. Our Government Is Experiencing a Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly
Paul Krugman discusses the reckless approach of the Trump administration in managing government functions, comparing it to SpaceX's failed rocket launch and emphasizing potential dangers.
3498. It's time for Europe to stand up
Noah Smith discusses the implications of U.S. officials' speeches indicating that Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security and uphold democratic values.
3499. A Meditation: An Academic Journal Goes Paperless
Timothy Taylor discusses the transition of the Journal of Economic Perspectives to a paperless format, highlighting its efficiency and increased accessibility over the years.
3500. Lies, Damned Lies and Trumpflation
Paul Krugman discusses the impact of political decisions on inflation and economic policies under Donald Trump, highlighting concerns about data suppression and its consequences.