1061. The hidden costs of cutting Medicaid
Emily Crawford discusses the broader implications and hidden costs of cutting Medicaid beyond immediate budget savings.
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1062. [Rerun] Steve Berry, IO and Structural Econometrics, Yale University
Scott Cunningham discusses his conversation with Steven Berry about his influential work in industrial organization and the BLP model in economics.
1063. At least five interesting things: Cool research edition (#68)
The post discusses various podcasts on AI's impact on the economy, labor market trends, and critiques a misleading economic chart shared by Bernie Sanders.
1064. YoY Measures of Inflation: Services, Goods and Shelter
The post analyzes year-over-year inflation measures for services, goods, and shelter, highlighting recent trends and changes in prices through July 2025.
1065. Inflation remains elevated as Trump's tariffs take hold
Scott Horsley discusses how inflation remains high due to the impact of President Trump's tariffs on consumer prices.
1066. U.S. and China extend tariff truce deadline for another 3 months
Ashish Valentine discusses President Trump's extension of the tariff truce deadline between the U.S. and China for an additional three months.
1067. The arduous system for getting aid into Gaza
Arwa Damon discusses the challenges of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza and the economic factors affecting her charity's efforts.
1068. Banking on Data Center Investment
Menzie Chinn discusses the importance of sustained capital expenditure investment in data centers and its implications for economic growth.
1069. Tuesday: CPI
The post discusses mortgage rates, the significance of upcoming inflation reports, and their potential impact on interest rates and market expectations.
1070. Guest Contribution: “Cryptocurrencies and the political economy of money”
An argument that explores the viability of cryptocurrencies, their economic functions, and their political implications within the context of global finance and state sovereignty.
1071. Ford says it will roll out a cheaper electric pickup truck
Camila Domonoske discusses Ford's plans to produce a more affordable electric pickup truck to compete with Chinese manufacturers.
1072. Nathaniel Hawthorne on How the Invention of Iron Stoves Ruined Society
Timothy Taylor discusses Nathaniel Hawthorne's critique of iron stoves, arguing they diminish social interactions and the warmth of domestic life compared to traditional fireplaces.
1073. The Next Financial Crisis
Bill McBride discusses the potential for a future financial crisis driven by poorly regulated areas of finance, particularly cryptocurrency, and warns against its integration into the financial system.
1074. Trump says Nvidia will hand the U.S. 15% of its H20 chip sales to China
An argument that Nvidia will provide a portion of its chip sales to China in exchange for reduced export restrictions from the U.S. government.
1075. August ICE Mortgage Monitor: Home Prices Continue to Cool
Bill McBride discusses the cooling trend in home prices, highlighting the impact of mortgage rates and inventory on the real estate market.
1076. Is the Gen Z Stare Hurting Their Job Prospects?
The post examines how the Gen Z stare may negatively impact job prospects due to misinterpretations of emotional neutrality in professional settings.
1077. The Political Economy of Incompetence
An argument that incompetence in economic reporting reflects a political strategy that values loyalty over accuracy within certain political movements.
1078. Housing August 11th Weekly Update: Inventory down 0.8% Week-over-week; Down 10% from 2019 Levels
Active single-family housing inventory decreased slightly week-over-week but remains significantly higher than seasonal lows, with comparisons to previous years indicating trends in the market.
1079. Factories from GE to Kraft Heinz lose immigrant workers, stressing those who remain
Andrea Hsu discusses the impact of immigration policy changes on factories and the remaining immigrant workers who feel overwhelmed by increased demands.
1080. Trump's tariff revenue has skyrocketed. But how big is it, really?
An argument that the revenue from tariffs under Trump has increased significantly, yet remains a small part of total government income and does not cover new spending.