661. European Stagnation
The continent faces a choice between economic decline akin to Argentina or revitalization through innovation and industrial growth, emphasizing the need for focused economic prosperity.
662. Applaud All Market-Made Millions
Christopher Freiman discusses the differing perceptions of wealth between athletes and CEOs, arguing that both deserve their market-made earnings based on the value they create.
663. Republicans Are Damaged by Their Own Cruelty
An argument that Republican rejection of healthcare proposals reveals their cruelty and ignorance, potentially harming their political standing as they ignore public support for assistance.
664. 9 strategies to find free or low-cost food when money is tight
Strategies for accessing free or low-cost food options are presented, particularly for those facing financial difficulties, including insights from a former SNAP recipient.
665. How to avoid 'The Winner's Curse'
Greg Rosalsky discusses insights from a Nobel-winning behavioral economist on avoiding cognitive biases in decision-making.
666. Trump floats tariff 'dividends' even while plan shows major flaws
Danielle Kurtzleben discusses President Trump's proposal to distribute checks from tariff revenue and highlights the plan's significant flaws.
667. Negative Equity, and Other Things to Worry About
Menzie Chinn discusses declining house prices, negative equity concerns, and the relationship between interest rates and economic policy uncertainty.
668. Leading Index for Commercial Real Estate Decreased 7% in October
Bill McBride discusses a 7% decrease in the Dodge Momentum Index for commercial real estate in October, highlighting trends and future projections in construction planning.
669. Trump made a huge blunder on the shutdown. So why did Democrats cave anyway?
Nate Silver discusses the political missteps of Democrats during the government shutdown and analyzes the shifting public perception of Trump and the implications for both parties.
670. More From Less: Optimizing Vaccine Doses
Alex Tabarrok discusses the importance of optimizing vaccine doses to save lives and reduce costs, highlighting examples from COVID and HPV vaccines.
671. The Case of the Cheaper Dinner That Costs More
An argument that Walmart's cheaper Thanksgiving dinner reflects shrinkflation, where fewer items and smaller portions disguise rising food costs amidst ongoing inflation.
672. November ICE Mortgage Monitor: Home Prices "Firmed" in October, Up 0.9% Year-over-year
Bill McBride discusses the increase in home prices and negative equity rates in October, highlighting regional disparities in the housing market.
673. Is The Order Of Efficiency Unique At A Given Rate Of Profits In Models With Multiple Agricultural Commodities?
An argument that explores the uniqueness of efficiency order in agricultural production models with multiple commodities and the implications for marginal productivity and income distribution.
674. Housing November 10th Weekly Update: Inventory Down 1.7% Week-over-week
Active single-family housing inventory decreased by 1.7% week-over-week, following seasonal trends, while comparisons to previous years show varying inventory levels.
675. The Next Sexual Revolution
An argument that explores the hormonal mechanisms behind libido, the role of kisspeptin, and potential treatments for sexual dysfunction.
676. I want the Japanese future back!
Noah Smith reflects on Japan's economic stagnation since 2008 and argues for a shift in policymaking towards development economics to reclaim the nation's innovative spirit.
677. SBSQ #26: Do prediction markets make polls useless?
An argument that prediction markets may challenge the relevance of traditional polling methods in forecasting election outcomes and other events.
678. Some UPS and FedEx planes are grounded. What does that mean for holiday shipping?
Chandelis Duster discusses the grounding of UPS and FedEx planes and its implications for holiday shipping logistics.
679. A Fundamentalist Christian Church that Celebrates Gay Marriage: A Roadmap
Miles Kimball argues for a pro-gay marriage evangelical church that maintains conservative theological commitments while reinterpreting scripture to support same-sex unions.
680. Why China will Rule Renewable Energy
Paul Krugman discusses China's impending dominance in renewable energy due to its production capabilities and the geopolitical implications of this shift.