1041. EV sales surge in the U.S. ahead of Sept. 30 tax credit deadline
Camila Domonoske discusses the surge in U.S. electric vehicle sales due to the impending deadline for a $7,500 tax credit.
1042. I was curious, so I asked
Tyler Cowen discusses OpenAI's entry into commerce, analyzing pricing strategies and the economic incidence of fees on consumers and retailers compared to existing platforms like Google and Amazon.
1043. Tuesday: Case-Shiller House Prices, Job Openings
The post discusses mortgage rates, upcoming economic reports, and their potential impact on the housing market and labor statistics amid concerns about a government shutdown.
1044. SBSQ #24: Extra special nerdy edition
Nate Silver discusses various topics, including education in statistics versus calculus, the New York mayoral race, and upcoming projects in data analysis and predictions.
1045. Trump Shock on GDP vs. “Core GDP” Trajectories
An argument that GDP figures may misrepresent economic recovery, emphasizing the importance of "Core GDP" to assess sustainable growth amid evolving aggregate demand.
1046. Guest Contribution: “Do Voters Pursue Their Economic Self-Interest?”
An argument that voters may prioritize cultural and ideological factors over economic self-interest when supporting political candidates, particularly in the context of Trump's policies.
1047. Mortgage Lock-In
Timothy Taylor discusses mortgage lock-in, where homeowners hesitate to sell due to higher interest rates, affecting housing supply and market dynamics.
1048. Final Look at Housing Markets in August and a Look Ahead to September Sales
The post analyzes August housing market trends, highlighting sales declines, inventory levels, and potential price changes for September and beyond.
1049. Compass-Anywhere real estate merger could squeeze small brokerages
Scott Neuman discusses the potential impact of the Compass-Anywhere merger on small real estate brokerages.
1050. So, What (Economics Concepts) Can We See?
The post explores the phenomenon of businesses clustering together, using examples from various industries to illustrate how proximity can benefit competition and customer access.
1051. Understanding the Coming Premium Apocalypse
An argument that the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies will lead to significant increases in health insurance premiums, affecting many Americans negatively.
1052. Housing September 29th Weekly Update: Inventory Unchanged Week-over-week
The post discusses unchanged active single-family housing inventory week-over-week, seasonal trends, and comparisons to previous years' inventory levels.
1053. New issue of Econ Journal Watch
Tyler Cowen discusses various articles in the latest issue of Econ Journal Watch, covering topics like housing supply liberalization, productivity in Russia, and economic theories.
1054. Book Review: "Doughnut Economics"
The post critiques traditional economic models and discusses the emergence of alternative economic paradigms, particularly focusing on the ideas presented in a specific book.
1055. Guest Contribution: “Does the Zillow rent measure help predict CPI rent inflation?”
An argument that the Zillow rent measure may enhance predictions of CPI rent inflation, highlighting its strengths and limitations through analysis of data from 2015 to 2023.
1056. “What to know about Trump’s new pharmaceutical tariff plan”: That We Don’t Know Anything
Menzie Chinn discusses the complexities and uncertainties surrounding Trump's pharmaceutical tariff plan, highlighting enforcement challenges and potential impacts on American patients.
1057. Evaluating We Have Never Been Woke, Part 3: Economics
An argument that critiques the contradictions in the worldview of symbolic capitalists regarding free markets and technocratic control, as presented in a specific book.
1058. Notes on Europe’s Economy
An argument that Europe’s economy, while facing challenges, is better than perceived, countering myths and discussing GDP and technological advancements.
1059. Why friends are teaming up to buy homes
An argument that rising home prices are prompting friends to purchase homes together instead of traditional couples.
1060. What Exactly Happened to the Dollar around “Liberation Day”: Illiquidity vs. No-Confidence
The post examines the dollar's decline and rising Treasury yields, attributing these changes to liquidity issues and declining confidence in the dollar amid tariff uncertainties.