361. Judge pauses shutdown layoffs at more than 30 federal agencies
Andrea Hsu discusses federal employee layoffs and the unions' request for judicial intervention amid the government shutdown.
362. How much can Tesla pay Elon Musk? Delaware's Supreme Court will decide
A lawsuit regarding Tesla's compensation package for Elon Musk is being reviewed by the Delaware Supreme Court.
363. 'Broadcasting' has its roots in agriculture. Here's how it made its way into media
Rachel Treisman explores the historical origins of the term 'broadcasting' from agriculture to its adoption in media, particularly radio.
364. Is the Safety Margin of US Treasury Bonds Diminishing?
An argument that the diminishing interest rate gap between US Treasury bonds and corporate AAA-rated bonds raises concerns about the perceived safety of Treasury debt.
365. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The post discusses various stories related to economic principles, including laws affecting streaming services, AI in government reports, gold prices, and college sports buyouts.
366. An Intuition Test
Kevin Corcoran explores how intuitions shape worldviews and public policy perspectives, particularly through the lens of economic regulations like "click-to-cancel."
367. We Turned the Light On—and the AI Looked Back
The discussion centers on the complexities and potential dangers of advancing AI technologies, emphasizing the need for awareness and responsibility in their development.
368. How Crypto Became a Trump Trade
An argument that cryptocurrency's value is increasingly tied to political support, particularly from Trump, and its recent crash reflects political rather than economic factors.
369. A Nobel for thinking about long-term growth
Noah Smith discusses the Nobel Prize in Economics, focusing on the winners' research about competition, innovation, and their implications for economic growth.
370. A Nobel Prize for explaining when technology leads to growth
The post discusses the significance of the 2025 Nobel Prize in economics awarded for insights into the relationship between technology and economic growth.
371. Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks
The post discusses the rapid growth of data centers and the significant energy and environmental challenges they pose.
372. FX and Gold Reserves in Q2
Menzie Chinn discusses the composition of central bank reserves, focusing on the increase in gold holdings driven by rising gold prices in Q2.
373. A Nobel for Innovation-Driven Economic Growth: Aghion, Howitt, and Mokyr
Timothy Taylor discusses the Nobel Prize awarded for explaining innovation-driven economic growth, highlighting the contributions of Aghion, Howitt, and Mokyr while noting gaps in their explanations.
374. 2025 Nobel: Growth Through Technology and Culture
Jon Murphy discusses the Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Mokyr, Aghion, and Howitt for their contributions to understanding innovation-driven economic growth and its historical context.
375. Why Fired Coaches Still Get Paid Millions
The post examines the financial implications of buyout clauses for fired college football coaches, highlighting the economic rationale behind these lucrative payouts despite job instability.
376. How Trump Is Making China Great
An argument that Trump's trade policies are undermining U.S. economic strength and inadvertently benefiting China by disrupting established international trade norms and scientific research funding.
377. From 2007 and 2008: The Compleat UberNerd
The post reflects on the contributions of a co-blogger to discussions about the mortgage industry, particularly focusing on foreclosure and loan servicing complexities.
378. Media companies thought late night TV was irrelevant. Kimmel proved them wrong
An argument that Kimmel's return to late night television demonstrates its ongoing relevance and potential to engage American audiences effectively.
379. 3 share Nobel Prize in Economics for work on technology, growth and creative destruction
Scott Horsley discusses the Nobel Prize winners for their research on technological innovation and its impact on economic growth and creative destruction.
380. 3 share Nobel Prize in Economics for work on technology, growth and creative destruction
Three economists received the Nobel Prize for their research on the relationship between technological innovation, economic growth, and the concept of creative destruction.