21. As political winds shift, top chipmaker TSMC looks beyond Taiwan
John Ruwitch discusses TSMC's plans to expand operations beyond Taiwan amid changing political dynamics.
22. Do Sweatpants Make Flights Worse?
Jadrian Wooten explores how social norms, influenced by clothing choices like sweatpants, affect behavior and experiences during flights, highlighting their economic implications.
23. Inflation Adjusted House Prices 3.0% Below 2022 Peak
An argument that inflation-adjusted house prices have declined from their 2022 peak, emphasizing the importance of real price analysis in understanding housing market trends.
24. Trump: Pro-crypto or Pro-crime?
An argument that connects Trump's pardons of drug lords to his ties with the crypto/tech elite, highlighting contradictions in his approach to crime and governance.
25. I love AI. Why doesn't everyone?
Noah Smith discusses societal attitudes toward new technologies, particularly AI, contrasting American fears with more positive global perceptions and advocating for the benefits of technological advancement.
26. Housing December 1st Weekly Update: Inventory Only Down 4.3% Compared to Same Week in 2019
The post discusses recent trends in single-family housing inventory, noting a decline compared to previous years and seasonal patterns affecting availability.
27. Supreme Court weighs copyright fight between music industry and internet providers
The discussion centers on the liability of internet providers for users' copyright violations while using their services.
28. Alles ist verloren…
Menzie Chinn discusses economic predictions and assessments, particularly focusing on Kevin Hassett's views and the implications of deregulation and recession forecasts.
29. Private Credit, AI, and Financial Stability
The post examines the growth of private credit, its implications for financial stability, and the intersection with artificial intelligence and asset-backed lending.
30. Small Firm Employment Falls Again
Menzie Chinn discusses the decline in employment at small firms, contrasting it with the hiring trends of larger firms and historical patterns.
31. New workshops: synthetic control and the hidden curriculum
Scott Cunningham discusses upcoming workshops on synthetic control and the hidden curriculum, reflecting on his experiences and the importance of investing in human capital.
32. Affordability, Part I
Paul Krugman discusses the concept of affordability, emphasizing its economic and political implications beyond just real income metrics.
33. Another Talk With Martin Wolf
The discussion covers the political landscape under Trump, concerns about authoritarianism, and the implications for democracy and the economy in the U.S.
34. The "$140,000 poverty line" is very silly
An argument that recent claims about poverty thresholds misrepresent economic realities, suggesting that a family needs $140,000 to avoid poverty, which is deemed inaccurate and unrealistic.
35. Schedule for Week of November 30, 2025
Bill McBride discusses the economic reports scheduled for the week of December 1, 2025, highlighting key indicators and their expected outcomes.
36. Airbus calls for 'immediate' software upgrade to A320 aircraft
Sarah Ventre discusses Airbus's call for an urgent software upgrade for A320 aircraft due to potential operational disruptions for airlines and passengers.
37. November Forecast: Vehicle Sales Down Year-over-year
New-vehicle sales are projected to decline in November due to the effects of prior electric vehicle purchases and tighter inventory impacting demand.
38. Against We
Alex Tabarrok critiques the use of the pronoun "we" in discourse, arguing it creates ambiguity and undermines personal accountability.
39. Getting Ready to Party Like It’s 2008
The post discusses the 2008 financial crisis, the importance of financial regulation, and current political efforts to weaken those regulations, risking another crisis.
40. Book Review: "Blank Space"
Noah Smith discusses cultural stagnation in the U.S., referencing various writers and their arguments regarding the decline of creativity and the rise of conventionality.