601. Exploiting Male Rage
The post discusses the economic and social challenges faced by young white men, linking their resentment to declining labor force participation and political exploitation by certain groups.
602. Diff-in-Diff, population weights and parallel trends (with code): part 2
Scott Cunningham discusses population weighting in diff-in-diff designs and its implications for identifying treatment effects, providing code for readers to explore the concepts.
603. My excellent Conversation with David Commins
Tyler Cowen discusses David Commins' insights on Saudi Arabia's history, state-building, and socio-political dynamics, particularly regarding Wahhabism and regional stability.
604. What does the Google antitrust ruling mean for the future of AI?
John Ruwitch discusses concerns that a recent federal ruling may allow Google to monopolize the artificial intelligence sector.
605. Kirk shooting videos spread online, even to viewers who didn't want to see them
Graphic videos of a shooting incident circulate online, prompting discussions about the emotional impact and political implications of exposure to violence.
606. Why beef prices are higher than ever (and shoppers are finally resisting)
The post discusses rising beef prices due to declining cattle numbers and how consumer loyalty is shifting as shoppers begin to resist higher costs.
607. New policies are making life harder for trans people — and prompting big financial decisions
New policies are negatively impacting the rights of trans people, leading to increased financial concerns and significant financial decisions for affected individuals.
608. ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air after comments made about the Charlie Kirk killing
Mandalit del Barco discusses ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! due to his comments about the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing.
609. Jimmy Kimmel show is pulled by ABC after comments about the Charlie Kirk killing
The post discusses ABC's decision to pull the Jimmy Kimmel show after controversial comments related to a killing mentioned by Charlie Kirk.
610. The Problem with Government-Run Grocery Stores
Peter Jacobsen argues against government-run grocery stores, highlighting inefficiencies and lack of profit incentives compared to private businesses.
611. One of These Is Not Like the Others – Messages from the FOMC SEP
The post discusses the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to lower the Fed funds rate, highlighting dissenting opinions and contrasting growth forecasts.
612. Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns over dispute with owner Unilever
Joe Hernandez discusses Jerry Greenfield's resignation from Ben & Jerry's due to conflicts with owner Unilever regarding corporate governance and decision-making.
613. Some Trends in Global Debt from the IMF
Timothy Taylor discusses trends in global debt, highlighting shifts between public and private debt and the implications for economies like the US and China.
614. Preference Falsification, Marginal Cost, and Cancel Culture
Kevin Corcoran explores preference falsification, its relationship with cancel culture, and how societal pressures affect free speech and public expression of beliefs.
615. Diff-in-Diff, population weights and parallel trends: part 1
Scott Cunningham discusses the identification conditions for causal effects using difference-in-differences, focusing on the distinction between unweighted and population weighted data.
616. Housing Starts Decreased to 1.307 million Annual Rate in August
Housing starts and building permits decreased in August, reflecting a decline in both single-family and multi-family construction compared to previous months and the previous year.
617. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest Weekly Survey
Bill McBride discusses a significant increase in mortgage applications, driven by lower rates and a weakening job market, according to the MBA's latest survey.
618. Facing Trump's pressure, the Fed cuts rates for the first time this year
Scott Horsley discusses the Federal Reserve's likely interest rate cut due to pressure from Trump and concerns about the job market.
619. Good cities can't exist without public order
Noah Smith discusses the implications of public disorder on urban development and transit in America, highlighting the challenges posed by crime and mental health issues.
620. Business Cycle Indicators at Mid-September
Menzie Chinn discusses various economic indicators, including industrial production and retail sales, highlighting trends and comparisons to consensus forecasts.