381. Statistical Inference is Policy
An argument that statistical inference is influenced by researchers' behavioral choices, suggesting that research methods should consider human behavior similarly to economic policy design.
382. Antitrust Enforcement Around the World
The post discusses the global expansion of antitrust laws, their historical context, and varying enforcement experiences in different countries.
383. FOMC Statement: 25bp Rate Cut
The post discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points in response to economic conditions and risks.
384. Trump Says That You Are the Problem
The post critiques Trump's speech on the economy, highlighting his refusal to acknowledge economic issues and blaming the public for their dissatisfaction.
385. "Diff-in-Diff: A Practitioner's Guide" JEL Github Repo is now up
The post discusses the completion of a GitHub repository for a paper on difference-in-differences methodology, highlighting its pedagogical purpose and application to Medicaid expansion.
386. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest Weekly Survey
An increase in mortgage applications is reported, driven by refinancing, while purchase applications show mixed trends amid improving housing conditions and interest rates.
387. The Fed is expected to cut rates. And, Afghan CIA fighters feel abandoned by the U.S.
An argument that the Federal Reserve is contemplating interest rate cuts while Afghan CIA fighters express feelings of abandonment by the U.S. government.
388. Australia should not ban under-16s from internet sites
Tyler Cowen argues against banning under-16s from internet sites, highlighting concerns about government control, free speech, and the potential negative impact on youth learning and innovation.
389. Feeling burned out? There's a word for that in Mandarin Chinese
Emily Feng discusses how an anthropological term transitioned into Chinese memes and influenced government policymaking.
390. Brett Cooper says she makes up her own mind — about Trump and everything else
The discussion centers on a conservative commentator's YouTube success, her critiques of Trump, and her views on Nick Fuentes.
391. A divided Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for a 3rd straight time
Scott Horsley discusses the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cut amid high inflation and mixed job market signals, highlighting potential divisions within the Fed.
392. q-theory in a Time of AI
An argument that q-theory's relevance has diminished in investment discussions, particularly due to challenges in measuring intangible capital in the context of AI advancements.
393. $9.5 Trillion Per Day: Foreign Exchange Markets
Timothy Taylor discusses the immense scale of foreign exchange trading, its motivations, and the dominance of the US dollar in global markets.
394. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The post highlights various stories that illustrate economic principles, including pricing strategies, antitrust issues, and market impacts on consumer behavior.
395. Millions of borrowers in Biden's SAVE plan would start paying under new settlement
Cory Turner discusses how a proposed settlement could require millions of borrowers in the SAVE plan to start making loan payments after a period of legal challenges.
396. America Has Become a Digital Narco-State
Paul Krugman discusses the parallels between the unregulated social media industry and a hypothetical unregulated heroin market, highlighting corruption and political influence in America.
397. BLS: Job Openings Unchanged at 7.7 million in October
Bill McBride discusses the unchanged job openings at 7.7 million in October, along with related labor market statistics from the BLS report.
398. A Switch Point Without Intersecting Wage Curves
Robert Vienneau discusses a model combining fixed capital and extensive rent, highlighting issues in wage determination and the concept of switch points in economic analysis.
399. Trump to address affordability. And, the significance of Indiana's redistricting fight
Brittney Melton discusses Trump's focus on affordability in Pennsylvania and the implications of Indiana's redistricting on Democratic representation.
400. Are we in a recession? Maybe professional Santas can tell us
An argument that declining demand for professional Santas and seasonal workers may indicate an economic recession.