981. 3rd Look at Local Housing Markets in July
Bill McBride discusses the July housing market trends in Houston, highlighting increased home sales and record-high inventory leading to price declines.
982. How many seats will Texas redistricting cost Democrats?
The post analyzes Texas redistricting's impact on Democratic representation, highlighting potential seat losses and the political strategies behind the Republican-led map changes.
983. Newsmax pays $67 million to settle defamation case linked to 2020 election coverage
Maddy Lauria reports that Newsmax will pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems related to its 2020 election coverage.
984. AI Is Power-Hungry
An argument that AI's growth is constrained by physical resource limitations, particularly electricity demand, and the political challenges surrounding renewable energy development.
985. Why Your Loan Balance Isn’t Going Down, Even When You’re Paying A Lot
Jadrian Wooten explains how high interest rates and compounding interest on student loans can lead to increasing balances despite making large monthly payments.
986. Made it to Brookline, plus some thoughts about mid 20th century market for programmers and my dad
The author shares experiences of moving to Brookline, settling in with a roommate, and exploring the local area while reflecting on personal anecdotes and social interactions.
987. NAHB: "Builder Confidence Plateaus at Relatively Low Level"'; "Negative territory for 16 consecutive months"
Bill McBride discusses the NAHB's report on declining builder confidence in the housing market, highlighting ongoing challenges like affordability and regulatory issues.
988. The U.S.-China competition is on pause
An argument that the U.S. and China have paused their rivalry to address domestic issues, influenced by political shifts and economic challenges in both nations.
989. Nonsense In Mankiw's Introductory Textbook
Robert Vienneau critiques N. Gregory Mankiw's textbook for its incoherence and confusion regarding capital and economic theories, highlighting significant flaws in mainstream economics.
990. Housing August 18th Weekly Update: Inventory Up 0.1% Week-over-week; Down 9.9% from 2019 Levels
Bill McBride discusses the slight week-over-week increase in housing inventory and its comparison to previous years, highlighting trends and data analysis.
991. Three innovations pushing the medical field forward
Innovations in medical technology, including a cancer vaccine and Alzheimer’s blood test, are highlighted as key drivers of economic growth in healthcare.
992. PPI => CPI?
An argument that the relationship between Producer Price Index and Consumer Price Index is complex, with mixed evidence on predictive power and implications for inflation forecasting.
993. What’s the Defense for Antoni’s Nomination?
An argument that critiques the nomination of Antoni as BLS Commissioner, highlighting his lack of academic credentials and statistical experience while defending his conservative perspective.
994. My Weekly Reading and Viewing for August 17, 2025
The post discusses various topics including healthcare policy, immigration processing delays, and judicial failures related to mass incarceration, highlighting the need for reforms in these areas.
995. Air Canada suspends restart plans after union defies return to work order
The Associated Press reports on Air Canada's decision to suspend flight restart plans due to a union's defiance of a return-to-work order.
996. Day 3, last leg of the drive to Boston
The author reflects on sleep issues related to a mattress, shares experiences with family, and discusses a conversation about the father's programming career and its context in business.
997. Washington's hydropower has created a data center boom. Some are concerned about its future.
Hydropower in Washington has spurred job creation and infrastructure development, but concerns about sustainability and resource limits are emerging.
998. Toward a Shallower Future
Noah Smith discusses the controversy surrounding embryo screening and societal attitudes towards genetic disorders, linking it to broader themes of human suffering and technological progress.
999. Not in my back pocket (NIMBP)
An argument that despite widespread unpopularity of taxes, democratic governments successfully impose high tax rates by aligning them with perceived benefits for voters.
1000. Sergio’s, and day 2 of driving to Boston
Scott Cunningham reflects on his experiences with Sergio’s burrito truck, discussing personal connections, economic concepts, and the impact of local business dynamics in Waco.