921. Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks
The post discusses the rapid growth of data centers and the significant energy and environmental challenges they pose.
922. FX and Gold Reserves in Q2
Menzie Chinn discusses the composition of central bank reserves, focusing on the increase in gold holdings driven by rising gold prices in Q2.
923. A Nobel for Innovation-Driven Economic Growth: Aghion, Howitt, and Mokyr
Timothy Taylor discusses the Nobel Prize awarded for explaining innovation-driven economic growth, highlighting the contributions of Aghion, Howitt, and Mokyr while noting gaps in their explanations.
924. 2025 Nobel: Growth Through Technology and Culture
Jon Murphy discusses the Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Mokyr, Aghion, and Howitt for their contributions to understanding innovation-driven economic growth and its historical context.
925. Why Fired Coaches Still Get Paid Millions
The post examines the financial implications of buyout clauses for fired college football coaches, highlighting the economic rationale behind these lucrative payouts despite job instability.
926. How Trump Is Making China Great
An argument that Trump's trade policies are undermining U.S. economic strength and inadvertently benefiting China by disrupting established international trade norms and scientific research funding.
927. From 2007 and 2008: The Compleat UberNerd
The post reflects on the contributions of a co-blogger to discussions about the mortgage industry, particularly focusing on foreclosure and loan servicing complexities.
928. Media companies thought late night TV was irrelevant. Kimmel proved them wrong
An argument that Kimmel's return to late night television demonstrates its ongoing relevance and potential to engage American audiences effectively.
929. 3 share Nobel Prize in Economics for work on technology, growth and creative destruction
Scott Horsley discusses the Nobel Prize winners for their research on technological innovation and its impact on economic growth and creative destruction.
930. 3 share Nobel Prize in Economics for work on technology, growth and creative destruction
Three economists received the Nobel Prize for their research on the relationship between technological innovation, economic growth, and the concept of creative destruction.
931. Why a Missed Release Is Sometimes Problematic
An argument that missed economic data releases can significantly impact understanding during critical economic turning points, highlighting the importance of timely and accurate information.
932. Flying Blind, Graphically Illustrated
Menzie Chinn discusses key economic indicators affected by a potential government shutdown and their implications for employment and GDP data.
933. On Immigration Policies and the Ag Sector
An argument that immigration policies are creating labor shortages in the agricultural sector, impacting food production and highlighting the reliance on unauthorized workers.
934. Technology Bubbles: Causes and Consequences
Paul Krugman discusses the potential AI bubble, its historical context, and the economic consequences of technology manias.
935. America's future could hinge on whether AI slightly disappoints
An argument that the U.S. economy's resilience may depend on the performance of the AI sector amidst challenges like tariffs and weak consumer sentiment.
936. 'Absolute madness': Soccer fans are outraged over ticket prices for U.S. World Cup
Fans express outrage over FIFA's high ticket prices for the upcoming men's World Cup in the U.S., contrasting initial excitement with financial disappointment.
937. EJ Antoni: Back to Smearing Data Sources
Menzie Chinn critiques EJ Antoni's claims about inflation expectation data, emphasizing the stability of political affiliations and their impact on economic sentiment analysis.
938. Episode 61. Art Laffer on Tax Policy and the 50-Year History of the Laffer Curve
Jon Hartley interviews Arthur Laffer about his career, the Laffer Curve, and the impact of tax policy over the past 50 years.
939. Talking AI With Martin Wolf
A discussion on the implications of artificial intelligence, its current capabilities, and its potential impact on economies and society.
940. Prohibitions On Tactics In Negotiating Your Wage
Robert Vienneau discusses the restrictions on wage negotiations in the U.S., emphasizing the role of laws and labor unions in shaping workers' rights and conditions.