81. Visiting the New Jersey shore
The author reflects on personal experiences at the New Jersey shore, emphasizing the significance of local identity and regional differences among towns.
82. Can you take government spending out of GDP?
An argument that government spending should be excluded from GDP calculations, exploring the implications of this perspective and its potential motivations.
83. Two Excuses
An argument that historical economic policies and current political rhetoric may misinterpret market reactions and GDP measurements, highlighting potential misunderstandings in economic analysis.
84. Will Wall Street turn on Trump — and Elon?
Nate Silver discusses the impact of Donald Trump's policies on the stock market and the geopolitical consequences affecting Wall Street's perception of him and Elon Musk.
85. Three Questions on the US Safety Net
Timothy Taylor discusses key questions regarding the US safety net, including the effectiveness of universal versus means-tested programs and the impact of welfare reform.
86. Why Shouldn’t the Stock Market Be Crashing?
An argument that explores economic uncertainty and consumer sentiment indicators, questioning why the stock market isn't experiencing a crash despite various economic signals.
87. Canada's Hudson's Bay has survived 355 years. Now the store is in crisis
Alina Selyukh discusses Hudson's Bay's financial struggles due to pandemic impacts, inflation, and trade tensions after 355 years in business.
88. Media Matters sues Elon Musk's X over 'libel tourism' legal assault
A legal dispute highlights how Musk's lawsuits are hindering the operations of a liberal advocacy group.
89. AAR: Rail Carloads Down YoY in February, Intermodal Up
The post discusses February's rail traffic data, highlighting a decline in carloads and an increase in intermodal volumes, influenced by economic conditions and weather challenges.
90. Stocks slump yet again as fears grow about tariffs -- and a recession
Maria Aspan discusses investor concerns regarding tariffs and their potential impact on the U.S. economy, contributing to a slump in stock markets.
91. The Cost of Uncertainty
Jadrian Wooten discusses the economic impact of uncertainty stemming from tariff policies and its effects on consumer and business behavior.
92. A top 'Washington Post' columnist resigns, accusing publisher of killing piece
David Folkenflik discusses Ruth Marcus's resignation from the Washington Post, alleging that the publisher suppressed her article on Jeff Bezos' changes to the opinion pages.
93. The Paranoid Style in MAGA Policy
Paul Krugman discusses the backlash against Trump and Musk's policies, highlighting their economic failures and the descent into conspiracy theories among their supporters.
94. Housing March 10th Weekly Update: Inventory up 0.5% Week-over-week, Up 28.3% Year-over-year
Active single-family housing inventory increased slightly week-over-week and significantly year-over-year, indicating a potential trend toward more normal inventory levels as spring approaches.
95. A bane for tyrants abroad, U.S.-funded networks fear fate under Kari Lake
U.S.-funded international networks, crucial for global outreach, face uncertainty under potential funding cuts by Kari Lake, raising concerns among their leaders.
96. A single-engine plane crashes near a Pennsylvania airport, injuring 5 passengers
A single-engine plane crashed near Lancaster Airport, injuring five passengers who were subsequently hospitalized, with no injuries reported on the ground.
97. An Economic Approach to Homer’s Odyssey: Part III
An analysis of various political structures in The Odyssey, emphasizing themes of governance, societal dysfunction, and the impossibility of utopias.
98. What Bad Bunny teaches us about Puerto Rican tax law
Darian Woods discusses how Bad Bunny's album reflects on Puerto Rico's changes and examines the impact of tax breaks on the island.
99. One-day strike at 13 German airports, including main hubs, brings most flights to a halt
A surprise strike at Hamburg Airport disrupted travel for over 40,000 passengers, occurring shortly before planned strikes at multiple German airports.
100. My Weekly Reading for March 9, 2025
David Henderson discusses various articles on topics including ride-sharing regulations, Social Security issues, economic uncertainty, and the impact of tariffs on American households.