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America's immigration crackdown is disrupting the global remittance market

801. America's immigration crackdown is disrupting the global remittance market

Greg Rosalsky discusses how America's immigration policies are affecting the global remittance market and the financial implications for various countries.

States with Negative GDP, Employment Growth in 2025H1

802. States with Negative GDP, Employment Growth in 2025H1

The post analyzes states with negative GDP and employment growth in the first half of 2025, highlighting discrepancies between GDP and employment trends.

'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties

803. 'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties

An argument that the 'Washington Post' editorials neglected to disclose Jeff Bezos' financial interests in relevant topics.

Judge indefinitely halts shutdown layoffs noting human toll

804. Judge indefinitely halts shutdown layoffs noting human toll

A federal judge is set to decide on a potential halt to federal employee layoffs initiated by the Trump administration amid an ongoing government shutdown.

Tuesday: Case-Shiller House Prices

805. Tuesday: Case-Shiller House Prices

Bill McBride discusses mortgage rates and upcoming housing market reports, highlighting the impact of the government shutdown on economic data releases.

Agustín Etchebarne on Milei and the election

806. Agustín Etchebarne on Milei and the election

Tyler Cowen discusses Javier Milei's electoral victory and its implications for Argentina's economy and political landscape, highlighting support for structural reforms and capitalism.

Joseph ("Joe") Claymon Cunningham (1941 - 2025)

807. Joseph ("Joe") Claymon Cunningham (1941 - 2025)

Scott Cunningham reflects on his father's life, career, and their shared interests, particularly in literature and film, following his father's passing from Parkinson's disease.

October Forecast: Vehicle Sales Down Sharply Due to Decline in EV Sales

808. October Forecast: Vehicle Sales Down Sharply Due to Decline in EV Sales

Bill McBride discusses a significant decline in vehicle sales, primarily driven by a drop in electric vehicle sales following the expiration of federal EV credits.

Final Look at Housing Markets in September and a Look Ahead to October Sales

809. Final Look at Housing Markets in September and a Look Ahead to October Sales

The post analyzes September housing market trends, highlighting sales declines, inventory increases, and potential future price changes.

Privatizing Law Enforcement: The Economics of Whistleblowing

810. Privatizing Law Enforcement: The Economics of Whistleblowing

An argument that private incentives through whistleblowing effectively reduce fraud and provide significant economic returns compared to government enforcement mechanisms.

When Canvas Crashed and Students Cheered

811. When Canvas Crashed and Students Cheered

The post explores students' contrasting reactions to a learning management system outage, highlighting the economic implications of education as both an investment and a signaling mechanism.

No, Ronald Reagan Didn’t Love Tariffs

812. No, Ronald Reagan Didn’t Love Tariffs

An argument that Reagan supported free trade and used tariffs sparingly, contrasting his approach with Trump's chaotic tariff policies and emphasizing respect for international agreements.

813. Arguments And Debates Among Early Socialists

The post examines early socialist debates, focusing on figures like William Thompson and their influence on later socialist thought, particularly regarding labor and wealth distribution.

Housing October 27th Weekly Update: Inventory Up 1.0% Week-over-week, New High for 2025

814. Housing October 27th Weekly Update: Inventory Up 1.0% Week-over-week, New High for 2025

Bill McBride discusses the recent increase in single-family housing inventory and its implications for the housing market in 2025.

NPR lawsuit alleges Corporation for Public Broadcasting gave in to political pressure

815. NPR lawsuit alleges Corporation for Public Broadcasting gave in to political pressure

An argument that NPR is suing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for allegedly breaking a contract to satisfy the White House's demands.

What Economists Are Against the IEEPA Tariffs? What Economists Are in Favor?

816. What Economists Are Against the IEEPA Tariffs? What Economists Are in Favor?

Menzie Chinn discusses differing opinions among economists regarding the IEEPA tariffs, highlighting both support and opposition to these economic measures.

The Strange Cases Wherein Trump Realizes Imports Lower Prices

817. The Strange Cases Wherein Trump Realizes Imports Lower Prices

The post discusses how increased imports under Trump's policies have contributed to lower prices for certain goods, suggesting broader tariff reductions could benefit consumers.

Causal Inference 2 workshop cancelation, updating on stuff

818. Causal Inference 2 workshop cancelation, updating on stuff

The author discusses the cancellation of a workshop due to a family emergency, shares personal reflections on his father's condition, and updates on ongoing research and teaching experiences.

The Rise of Renewable Energy

819. The Rise of Renewable Energy

Paul Krugman discusses the growth of renewable energy, its economic implications, and the political challenges it faces in the current landscape.

Our age of kings

820. Our age of kings

Noah Smith compares Vladimir Putin to Louis XIV, highlighting their consolidation of power, social repression, and expansionist wars, along with the consequences of their leadership.