681. Many would-be buyers are frozen out of the housing market
An argument that the housing market is increasingly inaccessible for first-time buyers, with rising average ages reflecting the challenges faced by young people.
682. Economic and Trade Policy Uncertainty Spikes: Speculation
An argument that rising uncertainty in economic and trade policies is influenced by various political factors and disruptions affecting sentiment and operations.
683. How Sensitive Is Economic Sentiment Respond to News?
An argument that economic sentiment varies significantly by partisan affiliation, showing strong correlations for Democrats and Independents, but negligible for Republicans in response to news sentiment.
684. Expectations, Current Situation, Sentiment Decline to Near Record Low Levels
Menzie Chinn discusses the decline in consumer sentiment and its implications for economic assessments and expectations.
685. After the Dem Sweep: Talking with G. Elliott Morris
Paul Krugman discusses election results with G. Elliott Morris, focusing on Trump's unpopularity and its impact on Democratic successes in recent elections.
686. Emergent Ventures India, 12th cohort
Tyler Cowen discusses the recipients of grants from Emergent Ventures India, highlighting innovative projects across various fields, including technology and environmental solutions.
687. UPS and FedEx grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash
UPS and FedEx are grounding MD-11 planes after a fatal crash in Kentucky to prioritize safety.
688. At least five interesting things: Smart Ideas edition (#71)
The post discusses recent research challenging the notion that corporate monopolies hinder economic dynamism, highlighting studies that suggest consolidation can spur innovation and business entry.
689. Federal Reserve Accountability for Actions During the Pandemic
Timothy Taylor discusses the need for accountability in the Federal Reserve's actions during the pandemic, highlighting issues with oversight and monetary policy decisions.
690. What to do if your flight gets canceled because of the government shutdown
Rachel Treisman discusses the FAA's flight reductions and their potential impact on travelers, including canceled flights and uncertainty for passengers.
691. OpenAI's new web browser has ChatGPT baked in. That's raising some privacy questions
John Ruwitch discusses privacy concerns related to OpenAI's Atlas browser, which integrates ChatGPT and handles sensitive personal information while performing online tasks.
692. OpenAI's new web browser has ChatGPT baked in. That's raising some privacy questions
John Ruwitch discusses privacy concerns surrounding OpenAI's Atlas browser, which integrates ChatGPT and accesses personal information for online tasks.
693. Trump Tariff Trouble
Paul Krugman discusses the legal challenges and implications of Trump's tariffs, highlighting their potential illegitimacy and the Supreme Court's critical stance on the issue.
694. Machine Learning, Causal Inference and AI Workshop November 10 and 11 by Brigham Frandsen
Scott Cunningham highlights an upcoming workshop by Brigham Frandsen on machine learning and causal inference, emphasizing its value for understanding treatment effects and human capital investment.
695. What's happening with furniture prices? A tale of $399 couches and tariffs
An argument that competition and tariffs influence furniture prices, highlighting the impact of overseas rivals and second-hand goods on affordability.
696. Is the job market getting worse? As the shutdown continues, this is what we know
Scott Horsley discusses the impact of the federal shutdown on employment reports and the challenges analysts face in assessing the job market.
697. Boeing won't face criminal charge over 737 Max crashes that killed hundreds of people
The Associated Press reports that Boeing will not face criminal charges but will pay $1.1 billion in fines and compensation related to the 737 Max crashes.
698. The internet wants to be fragmented
Noah Smith discusses the shift away from traditional social media towards fragmented online interactions, highlighting generational preferences and the implications for society and politics.
699. DonaldTrump Rex (would be)
Menzie Chinn discusses recent labor market data, highlighting job openings, employment trends, and significant job cuts in the context of economic analysis.
700. Creative Stagnation
Alex Tabarrok critiques a proposed legislation mandating AM radios in vehicles, arguing it reflects outdated thinking instead of addressing modern communication needs.