701. Federal judge blocks Trump from firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, for now
Scott Horsley discusses a federal judge's ruling that temporarily prevents President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
702. Implications of the Preliminary Benchmark Revision
An argument that the Preliminary Benchmark Revision likely undercounts employment, particularly for undocumented workers, and discusses its implications for job growth estimates.
703. Is Susan Collins toast?
The post examines Susan Collins's vulnerability in the upcoming Senate race, highlighting Maine's unique political landscape and the implications for Democratic strategies in the 2026 elections.
704. Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to some of Trump's sweeping tariffs
Nina Totenberg discusses the Supreme Court's decision to hear a challenge regarding the legality of Trump's tariffs, which lower courts have deemed illegal.
705. Supreme Court will weigh in on Trump's tariffs. Here's what to know about the case
The Supreme Court will review lower court rulings declaring some of Trump's tariffs unlawful.
706. A Substantive Reply on Tariffs
An argument that tariffs on steel and aluminum may harm national security by diverting resources from critical industries, complicating the justification for such trade restrictions.
707. EU Productivity and Lack of Integration
Timothy Taylor discusses the EU's lagging productivity and economic integration, highlighting barriers that hinder competition and innovation compared to the US economy.
708. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The post shares five stories highlighting economic principles and their applications, emphasizing the importance of engaging economics education for students.
709. Winter workshop announcements plus pictures of Boston
Scott Cunningham shares his recent move to Boston, experiences with football, and plans for upcoming games while reflecting on personal memories and friendships.
710. CPI Preview
The post discusses upcoming Consumer Price Index data, forecasts for inflation rates, and factors influencing changes in CPI and core CPI.
711. A Blessing and a Curse
Jon Murphy discusses the dual nature of markets, highlighting their ability to coordinate and innovate while also critiquing the dangers of collectivism and centralized control.
712. Housing 101
Alex Tabarrok discusses housing market dynamics, comparing apartment prices in Austin and New York, and the impact of Airbnb regulations on hotel prices.
713. Can a Despised Autocrat Consolidate Power?
An argument that explores whether a despised autocrat can consolidate power despite poor economic performance and widespread public disapproval, drawing historical comparisons.
714. BLS revision shows annual hiring was overstated by 911,000 jobs
Scott Horsley discusses a Labor Department report indicating that U.S. job growth may have been overestimated by 900,000 jobs in the past year.
715. Employment: Preliminary annual benchmark revision shows downward adjustment of 911,000 jobs
Bill McBride discusses a preliminary benchmark revision indicating a downward adjustment of 911,000 jobs in the U.S. employment statistics for March 2025.
716. Are Westerners turning back into medieval peasants?
An argument that Western civilization is regressing by rejecting key technologies, drawing parallels to historical examples of societal decline due to anti-science sentiments.
717. Here's what happens when private equity buys homes in your neighborhood
Alex Mayyasi discusses the impact of corporate landlords on rent prices and neighborhood diversity, highlighting the challenges they pose to homeownership.
718. Interview with Dean Karlan: US Government Foreign Aid
The post discusses Dean Karlan's experiences as USAID's chief economist, focusing on the challenges of implementing effective foreign aid and the impact of political constraints.
719. Rupert Murdoch buys out 3 of his children to seal fate of his media empire
David Folkenflik discusses Rupert Murdoch's buyout of three children, impacting the control of his media empire.
720. Clifford Winston: “Academic Toadies Impair Government Performance”
Menzie Chinn discusses how Clifford Winston criticizes the Trump Administration's hiring of academics who compromise their standards, negatively impacting government performance.