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The post discusses the October 2025 SLOOS survey findings, highlighting changes in lending standards and demand for various loan categories among businesses and households.
The post examines decision-making during a lengthy baseball game, highlighting concepts like marginal decisions and the sunk cost fallacy in economics.
An argument that the rise of China poses challenges to American global leadership and discusses the U.S. response through policies aimed at technological and energy advancements.
Cory Turner discusses a lawsuit claiming that changes to loan forgiveness may impact public workers if their cities oppose Trump's policies.
A significant $49 billion merger between two major companies occurs amid controversy surrounding a painkiller linked to autism by the previous administration.
Scott Cunningham reflects on his father's funeral, sharing personal memories and insights about their relationship, while also celebrating his father's character and legacy.
Bill McBride discusses the decline in active single-family housing inventory and its seasonal patterns, comparing current levels to previous years.
Robert Vienneau analyzes Bidard and Klimovsky's example of joint production, discussing techniques and feasibility in relation to wage curves and economic theory.
Menzie Chinn discusses labor market indicators and forecasts amidst the government shutdown, highlighting discrepancies in employment data collection and projections.
Menzie Chinn discusses the political implications of the term "abundance" and critiques the regulatory obstacles hindering infrastructure development in America.
The post discusses the global adoption of renewable energy, highlighting the U.S.'s lagging position compared to Europe and China, and its implications.
Menzie Chinn analyzes the recession claims by EJ Antoni and Peter St. Onge, suggesting the recession may have ended in mid-2024 based on his calculations.
An argument that the economic outlook for the US hinges on California and New York's GDP and employment trends, highlighting their significance in predicting national recessions.
An argument that New Jersey's recent electoral shifts indicate potential for becoming a swing state, driven by demographic changes and Republican gains among diverse voters.
The discussion explores the shift of Silicon Valley billionaires towards right-wing politics, examining their motivations and historical ties to state power and surveillance.
The post outlines key economic reports and indicators scheduled for the week of November 2, 2025, including employment, manufacturing, and trade data.
Noah Smith discusses the challenges facing developing countries, particularly those with high population growth and low GDP, amidst declining support from developed nations.
Menzie Chinn analyzes auto loan delinquency rates as potential recession indicators, highlighting their historical context and cautioning against simplistic predictions based on current data.
Timothy Taylor discusses the Silicon Valley no-poach conspiracy, its historical context, and its implications for labor antitrust and wage suppression in the tech industry.
Alex Tabarrok argues for privatizing U.S. air traffic control by adopting Canada's model to improve efficiency and accountability in the system.