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The post discusses recent trends in single-family housing inventory, noting a decline compared to previous years and seasonal patterns affecting availability.
The discussion centers on the liability of internet providers for users' copyright violations while using their services.
Menzie Chinn discusses economic predictions and assessments, particularly focusing on Kevin Hassett's views and the implications of deregulation and recession forecasts.
The post examines the growth of private credit, its implications for financial stability, and the intersection with artificial intelligence and asset-backed lending.
Menzie Chinn discusses the decline in employment at small firms, contrasting it with the hiring trends of larger firms and historical patterns.
Scott Cunningham discusses upcoming workshops on synthetic control and the hidden curriculum, reflecting on his experiences and the importance of investing in human capital.
Paul Krugman discusses the concept of affordability, emphasizing its economic and political implications beyond just real income metrics.
The discussion covers the political landscape under Trump, concerns about authoritarianism, and the implications for democracy and the economy in the U.S.
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.
Bill McBride discusses the economic reports scheduled for the week of December 1, 2025, highlighting key indicators and their expected outcomes.
Sarah Ventre discusses Airbus's call for an urgent software upgrade for A320 aircraft due to potential operational disruptions for airlines and passengers.
New-vehicle sales are projected to decline in November due to the effects of prior electric vehicle purchases and tighter inventory impacting demand.
Alex Tabarrok critiques the use of the pronoun "we" in discourse, arguing it creates ambiguity and undermines personal accountability.
The post discusses the 2008 financial crisis, the importance of financial regulation, and current political efforts to weaken those regulations, risking another crisis.
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.
Alina Selyukh discusses how retail expert Katie Thomas analyzes shopping habits to uncover insights about the economy and America's future.
The post discusses turkey demand, production changes, price trends, and inflation related to Thanksgiving dinners, highlighting economic factors affecting the turkey industry.
Jadrian Wooten expresses gratitude to his readers and highlights the growth of the Monday Morning Economist community while promoting charitable giving and engaging discussions on economics.
An argument that the failure of early American collectivism illustrates the importance of property rights and individual incentives in economic systems.
The post highlights five positive economic indicators, including low unemployment rates and manageable household debt, suggesting reasons for gratitude this Thanksgiving.