41. This expert watches shoppers like a hawk. Here's her holiday forecast
Alina Selyukh discusses how retail expert Katie Thomas analyzes shopping habits to uncover insights about the economy and America's future.
42. An Economist Chews over Thanksgiving
The post discusses turkey demand, production changes, price trends, and inflation related to Thanksgiving dinners, highlighting economic factors affecting the turkey industry.
43. A Thanksgiving Thank You
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.
44. Thanksgiving and the Lessons of Political Economy
An argument that the failure of early American collectivism illustrates the importance of property rights and individual incentives in economic systems.
45. Five Economic Reasons to be Thankful
The post highlights five positive economic indicators, including low unemployment rates and manageable household debt, suggesting reasons for gratitude this Thanksgiving.
46. Noahpinion's 2025 Year in Review
Key themes from the past year include the impact of tariffs on the economy, the AI boom, and misconceptions about trade and economic policy.
47. Origins of Thanksgiving
Timothy Taylor discusses the historical origins of Thanksgiving, including its proclamations and the economic and political implications surrounding its establishment as a national holiday.
48. My excellent Conversation with Cass Sunstein
The discussion centers on liberalism, its vulnerabilities, and connections to culture, particularly through Bob Dylan's music and its themes of freedom and self-invention.
49. What to do about AI referee reports?
Joshua Gans discusses the prevalence of AI-generated referee reports in academic publishing and proposes a solution for editors to assess their value.
50. Clifford Winston: “Market Corrections Not Government Interventions”
An argument that markets can self-correct over time, suggesting caution in government interventions due to their frequent failures and inefficiencies.
51. US Poverty and Policy
The discussion centers on poverty measurement, the effectiveness of anti-poverty programs, and the complexities of poverty alleviation in the US.
52. Are poker players liberal or conservative?
An argument that poker players exhibit a mix of political views, with some leaning conservative while others hold progressive opinions, challenging assumptions about their political affiliations.
53. ICE First Look at October Mortgage Performance: "National delinquency rate fell"
Bill McBride discusses the decline in the national mortgage delinquency rate and the rise in refinance activity due to softening mortgage rates.
54. Fed's Beige Book: "Economic activity little changed"
Bill McBride discusses the latest Federal Reserve Beige Book report, highlighting unchanged economic activity, consumer spending trends, and labor market conditions.
55. 4 marketing tricks to not fall for this holiday season
The discussion focuses on recognizing and resisting common marketing tactics that create urgency and false discounts during the holiday season.
56. How to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The post provides details on the upcoming Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, including highlights and viewing options.
57. Warning: The Fed Can’t Rescue AI
Paul Krugman discusses the impact of the Fed's interest rate policy on AI-related stock prices, drawing parallels to the tech bubble of the late 1990s.
58. Happy Thanksgiving
The post reflects on Thanksgiving's history, the importance of food access, and the need to reduce regulations that contribute to hunger and food waste.
59. Freddie Mac House Price Index Up 1.0% Year-over-Year in October
The post discusses the Freddie Mac House Price Index's year-over-year increase and highlights regional declines in home prices across various states and cities.
60. Bad education is a terrible way to fight inequality
An argument that declining educational standards and pandemic-related learning loss contribute to increasing numbers of unprepared college students, exacerbating inequality in education.