641. Fake Switch Points With Fixed Capital And Extensive Rent
An argument that models combining fixed capital and extensive rent may lack desirable properties found in simpler models, particularly regarding the choice of technique and wage curves.
642. Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-November 2025
An overview of the housing market highlights increased inventory, declining sales, and pressure on prices, alongside trends in house prices and mortgage rates.
643. My Conversation with the excellent Donald S. Lopez Jr.
The discussion explores various aspects of Buddhism, including its beliefs, historical context, and the evolution of its perception in the modern world.
644. No October Employment Situation and CPI Releases (Ever?)
Menzie Chinn discusses the implications of the government shutdown on the October employment and CPI reports, highlighting concerns for policymakers and the Federal Reserve.
645. 3 questions about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan
Bill Chappell discusses skepticism from mortgage experts regarding Trump's proposed 50-year mortgage plan, highlighting potential long-term costs for buyers.
646. Noncompete Agreements Across High-Income Countries
Timothy Taylor discusses the implications and controversies surrounding noncompete agreements in employment contracts across various high-income countries.
647. UCSD Faculty Sound Alarm on Declining Student Skills
A report highlights a significant decline in incoming students' math and reading skills, attributing it to various factors, including pandemic effects and admissions policies.
648. War Is Peace. Freedom Is Slavery. Grocery Prices Are Way Down.
Paul Krugman discusses the contrasting economic narratives of Trump and Biden, highlighting the reality of inflation and wage growth amidst political rhetoric.
649. Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-November 2025
Bill McBride discusses the current housing market's state, highlighting inventory increases, sales declines, and price pressures amid data limitations from a government shutdown.
650. Catalog of Capital-Theoretic "Paradoxes"
Robert Vienneau discusses various capital-theoretic paradoxes that challenge traditional marginalist economic theory.
651. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest Weekly Survey
Bill McBride discusses the recent increase in mortgage applications and related trends based on the Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly survey data.
652. Google launches a lawsuit targeting text message scammers
A lawsuit is initiated against text message scammers by a major tech company to combat fraudulent communications targeting consumers.
653. EJ Antoni on “Improving” Economic Statistics
An argument that economic statistics require modernization, criticizing current government data methods while highlighting the potential of private sector solutions to address these shortcomings.
654. Mamdani's biggest challenges
Noah Smith discusses Zohran Mamdani's election and critiques his leftist policies, arguing they may distract from addressing New York City's pressing economic issues.
655. Torsten Slok’s (Slightly Late) Halloween Entry
An argument that emphasizes the importance of earnings surprises and presents graphical data related to market valuations.
656. Guessing NFP Growth
Menzie Chinn discusses employment data forecasts, using ADP data and estimates for nonfarm payroll growth amidst uncertainties from a government shutdown.
657. Bros really are dominating podcasting
Research indicates a significant male and white dominance among podcast hosts and guests, highlighting issues of representation in the medium.
658. The International Flow of Doctors and Nurses
An argument that highlights the increasing international migration of health professionals to high-income countries, emphasizing trends, statistics, and implications for healthcare systems.
659. Tuesday's Assorted Links
Jadrian Wooten discusses various stories related to economic principles and teaching, including job market fears, price-fixing investigations, and consumer sentiment.
660. The Next Financial Crisis
The post discusses the potential for a future financial crisis driven by poorly regulated areas of finance, particularly focusing on cryptocurrency and its integration into the financial system.