901. At least five interesting things: No, You're Wrong edition (#70)
Noah Smith critiques pessimistic views on climate change and economic decline, arguing that technological advancements and historical context provide a more balanced perspective.
902. John Nye on Joel Mokyr (from my email)
An argument that economic history integrates rigorous analysis with theory, highlighting the distinction between Smithian and Schumpeterian growth and the importance of innovation and knowledge.
903. Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies
Maria Aspan discusses how certain companies are covering health insurance premiums for their employees amid rising costs in the U.S.
904. The two wildcards shaping the tail end of the Virginia race for governor
An argument that the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election may be influenced by a government shutdown and a scandal involving the attorney general's race.
905. AI and the First Amendment
Tyler Cowen discusses the implications of generative AI on free speech and the potential challenges posed by government regulations on AI-generated content.
906. Causal Inference Workshops, Harvard and Boston
The post discusses upcoming workshops on causal inference and machine learning, highlighting their importance for students and professionals in various fields, particularly industrial organization and government.
907. Democracy and Capitalism are Mutually Reinforcing
Alex Tabarrok argues that capitalism and democracy are compatible and mutually reinforcing, supported by empirical evidence and historical examples.
908. Free Trade and Dynamic Efficiency
An argument that free trade enhances dynamic efficiency, fostering innovation and economic growth, while protectionism stifles progress and undermines societal prosperity.
909. China Has Overtaken America
Paul Krugman discusses how China's economic power has surpassed that of the U.S., criticizing the Trump administration's detrimental policies on science and renewable energy.
910. Three Cases In Which The Labor Theory of Value Is A Simple Theory Of Price
Robert Vienneau discusses the labor theory of value and its application to price determination in specific economic contexts.
911. Judge pauses shutdown layoffs at more than 30 federal agencies
Andrea Hsu discusses federal employee layoffs and the unions' request for judicial intervention amid the government shutdown.
912. How much can Tesla pay Elon Musk? Delaware's Supreme Court will decide
A lawsuit regarding Tesla's compensation package for Elon Musk is being reviewed by the Delaware Supreme Court.
913. 'Broadcasting' has its roots in agriculture. Here's how it made its way into media
Rachel Treisman explores the historical origins of the term 'broadcasting' from agriculture to its adoption in media, particularly radio.
914. Is the Safety Margin of US Treasury Bonds Diminishing?
An argument that the diminishing interest rate gap between US Treasury bonds and corporate AAA-rated bonds raises concerns about the perceived safety of Treasury debt.
915. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The post discusses various stories related to economic principles, including laws affecting streaming services, AI in government reports, gold prices, and college sports buyouts.
916. An Intuition Test
Kevin Corcoran explores how intuitions shape worldviews and public policy perspectives, particularly through the lens of economic regulations like "click-to-cancel."
917. We Turned the Light On—and the AI Looked Back
The discussion centers on the complexities and potential dangers of advancing AI technologies, emphasizing the need for awareness and responsibility in their development.
918. How Crypto Became a Trump Trade
An argument that cryptocurrency's value is increasingly tied to political support, particularly from Trump, and its recent crash reflects political rather than economic factors.
919. A Nobel for thinking about long-term growth
Noah Smith discusses the Nobel Prize in Economics, focusing on the winners' research about competition, innovation, and their implications for economic growth.
920. A Nobel Prize for explaining when technology leads to growth
The post discusses the significance of the 2025 Nobel Prize in economics awarded for insights into the relationship between technology and economic growth.