341. The Unfolding Effects of Trump’s Tariffs
Timothy Taylor discusses the broad and variable nature of Trump's tariffs and their unintended negative effects on U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and employment.
342. OpenAI blocks MLK Jr. videos on Sora after 'disrespectful depictions'
OpenAI restricts AI-generated videos of Martin Luther King Jr. on Sora due to complaints about offensive representations from his estate.
343. Straight Whiskey and Dirty Politics
Daniel Smith discusses the interplay between regulation, public interest, and special interests in the whiskey industry during the early 20th century.
344. America First? No, Billionaire Buddies First
An argument that the U.S. bailout of Argentina under the Trump administration primarily benefits wealthy investors rather than serving national interests or aiding the Argentine economy.
345. My excellent Conversation with George Selgin
A discussion on the New Deal's economic strategies, the effectiveness of gold revaluation, and various monetary policies, including insights on fiscal stimulus and banking structures.
346. How our ELWAY forecasts work
Nate Silver explains the ELWAY forecasting system for NFL teams, detailing its methodology, factors considered, and how it projects future performance based on historical data.
347. Weekly Indicators of Economic Growth
An argument that economic growth indicators show a deceleration since a specific date, highlighting trends in weekly economic data.
348. American farmers are hurting. Trump's trade war is making it worse
Scott Horsley discusses the struggles of American farmers exacerbated by high production costs and the impacts of Trump's trade war on their market access.
349. NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died
The post discusses the death of Susan Stamberg, a pioneering figure at National Public Radio and the first woman to anchor a nightly national news program.
350. Let Them Eat Steak: Cutsinger’s Solution
Bryan Cutsinger explains how price changes affect consumer behavior and budget constraints, illustrating the concept with Russ's sirloin purchases.
351. At least five interesting things: No, You're Wrong edition (#70)
Noah Smith critiques pessimistic views on climate change and economic decline, arguing that technological advancements and historical context provide a more balanced perspective.
352. John Nye on Joel Mokyr (from my email)
An argument that economic history integrates rigorous analysis with theory, highlighting the distinction between Smithian and Schumpeterian growth and the importance of innovation and knowledge.
353. Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies
Maria Aspan discusses how certain companies are covering health insurance premiums for their employees amid rising costs in the U.S.
354. The two wildcards shaping the tail end of the Virginia race for governor
An argument that the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election may be influenced by a government shutdown and a scandal involving the attorney general's race.
355. AI and the First Amendment
Tyler Cowen discusses the implications of generative AI on free speech and the potential challenges posed by government regulations on AI-generated content.
356. Causal Inference Workshops, Harvard and Boston
The post discusses upcoming workshops on causal inference and machine learning, highlighting their importance for students and professionals in various fields, particularly industrial organization and government.
357. Democracy and Capitalism are Mutually Reinforcing
Alex Tabarrok argues that capitalism and democracy are compatible and mutually reinforcing, supported by empirical evidence and historical examples.
358. Free Trade and Dynamic Efficiency
An argument that free trade enhances dynamic efficiency, fostering innovation and economic growth, while protectionism stifles progress and undermines societal prosperity.
359. China Has Overtaken America
Paul Krugman discusses how China's economic power has surpassed that of the U.S., criticizing the Trump administration's detrimental policies on science and renewable energy.
360. Three Cases In Which The Labor Theory of Value Is A Simple Theory Of Price
Robert Vienneau discusses the labor theory of value and its application to price determination in specific economic contexts.