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113 predictions for Trump's second term

3561. 113 predictions for Trump's second term

Nate Silver discusses 113 predictions regarding potential outcomes of Trump's second term, including political, economic, and social implications.

Employment And Wages Not Determined By The Supply And Demand Of Labor

3562. Employment And Wages Not Determined By The Supply And Demand Of Labor

Robert Vienneau argues that wages and employment are not solely determined by supply and demand, challenging traditional economic theories.

Yes, reshoring American industry is possible

3563. Yes, reshoring American industry is possible

Noah Smith discusses the potential for reshoring American manufacturing, addressing skepticism and highlighting economic theories that support this possibility despite past challenges.

Trump's executive orders: Five big takeaways

3564. Trump's executive orders: Five big takeaways

Noah Smith discusses the implications of Trump's executive orders, particularly on immigration and presidential power, while contextualizing their historical significance.

Episode 44. Monetary Policy and Central Bank Targets with David Beckworth (Mercatus Senior Research Fellow)

3565. Episode 44. Monetary Policy and Central Bank Targets with David Beckworth (Mercatus Senior Research Fellow)

Jon Hartley discusses monetary policy, Nominal GDP targeting, and inflation targeting with David Beckworth, highlighting their historical context and implications for economic policy.

Episode 42. Brad Gerstner (Altimeter Capital) on Tech Investing, AI, Industrial Policy and Baby Equities

3566. Episode 42. Brad Gerstner (Altimeter Capital) on Tech Investing, AI, Industrial Policy and Baby Equities

Jon Hartley interviews Brad Gerstner about his background, tech investing, industrial policy, and the impact of legislation like the CHIPS Act on the economy.

Are we entering a Conservative Golden Age?

3567. Are we entering a Conservative Golden Age?

Nate Silver discusses Trump's vision of a Conservative Golden Age, the challenges he faces, and the potential for political shifts in response to public opinion.

Tuesday's Assorted Links

3568. Tuesday's Assorted Links

The author shares five stories highlighting economic principles and their applications, including inflation, trade surplus, and resource management, while also addressing educational resources.

Your memecoin is your slush fund

3569. Your memecoin is your slush fund

Noah Smith discusses the speculative nature of memecoins like TRUMP and MELANIA, contrasting them with established cryptocurrencies and their impact on the crypto ecosystem's respectability.

Tragedy of the Starbucks Commons

3570. Tragedy of the Starbucks Commons

Jadrian Wooten discusses Starbucks' policy change to limit access to its spaces, highlighting the economic concept of the tragedy of the commons and its implications.

Mediamacro melodrama

3571. Mediamacro melodrama

The author discusses the media's misinterpretation of UK macroeconomic events and the volatility of interest rates, emphasizing the gap between economic understanding and journalistic coverage.

Local Perturbations Of A Fluke Switch Point For Intensive Rent

3572. Local Perturbations Of A Fluke Switch Point For Intensive Rent

Robert Vienneau analyzes the implications of a fluke switch point in production techniques and its effects on wage and rent in economic models.

Tuesday's Assorted Links

3573. Tuesday's Assorted Links

The author shares five stories highlighting economic principles and educational resources related to teaching, including price hikes and job growth trends.

The battle of our age

3574. The battle of our age

The author discusses the rise of right-wing populism and its implications for political discourse in the UK, particularly in relation to recent events involving figures like Musk and Farage.

You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Quitting

3575. You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Quitting

Jadrian Wooten discusses the importance of recognizing when to quit and the economic concepts of opportunity cost and sunk cost fallacy in decision-making.

Three Examples For The Cambridge Capital Controversy

3576. Three Examples For The Cambridge Capital Controversy

Robert Vienneau discusses examples related to the Cambridge Capital Controversy, focusing on production techniques and their implications for labor and capital in economics.

Variations In An Analysis Of Intensive Rent With One Type Of Land (Part 2/2)

3577. Variations In An Analysis Of Intensive Rent With One Type Of Land (Part 2/2)

Robert Vienneau analyzes various fluke cases in intensive rent, focusing on the relationship between wage curves and cost-minimizing techniques in agriculture.

A girl's gotta have a backup

3578. A girl's gotta have a backup

Regan discusses the dynamics of traditional marriage roles, the impact of women's economic independence, and the implications for family structure and personal fulfillment.

Variations In An Analysis Of Intensive Rent With One Type Of Land (Part 1/2)

3579. Variations In An Analysis Of Intensive Rent With One Type Of Land (Part 1/2)

Robert Vienneau discusses the analysis of agricultural techniques and their economic implications, focusing on relative markups and the impact of class struggle on landlords' interests.

Tuesday's Assorted Links

3580. Tuesday's Assorted Links

The author shares five stories highlighting economic principles and their applications, including congestion pricing, minimum wage increases, and consumer spending changes.