1101. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest Weekly Survey
Bill McBride discusses the recent increase in mortgage applications, highlighting trends in refinancing and purchase activity based on the MBA's latest survey data.
1102. Michael Clemens on H1-B visas
Tyler Cowen discusses how H-1B visa holders significantly contribute to US productivity growth and create job opportunities for native workers across various sectors.
1103. Miran on r*
An argument that changes in tariff revenue and tax policy significantly influence national saving and the neutral interest rate, impacting economic conditions and monetary policy.
1104. Guest Contribution: “FAIT, Shortfalls, and the Federal Reserve’s Strategy Review”
An argument that analyzes the Federal Reserve's monetary policy strategies, particularly the transition from FAIT to FIT, and their implications for inflation and employment.
1105. Fed Chair Powell: "No Risk-Free Path"
Bill McBride discusses Fed Chair Powell's insights on the current economic outlook, highlighting challenges in the labor market and inflation risks.
1106. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The post highlights various stories related to economic principles, education, technology, and international perspectives on political and economic reform.
1107. The Liberal 19th Century
Pierre Lemieux discusses the 19th century as a pivotal era for liberalism, highlighting both its achievements and the encroaching state intervention that followed.
1108. The surprisingly lucrative business of making a list of 500 stocks
An argument that the S&P 500's business model generates significant revenue through its stock listing and related services.
1109. The Return of the MR Podcast: In Praise of Commercial Culture
The discussion centers on the interplay between art, commercial culture, and democratic politics, particularly how funding influences artistic expression and quality over time.
1110. Americans are crazy for shrimp. Much of it came from India — until now
Diaa Hadid discusses the decline of India's shrimp exports to the U.S. due to President Trump's tariffs, impacting the industry significantly.
1111. Why every country needs to master the Electric Tech Stack
Noah Smith argues that mastering the Electric Tech Stack is essential for countries to enhance military capabilities and economic competitiveness in the modern era.
1112. Did Amazon trick people into paying for Prime? Federal case goes to trial
An argument that Amazon misled consumers into subscribing to Prime memberships with difficult cancellation processes, while the company defends its practices as industry standard.
1113. The Social Benefits of Iconoclasts
The discussion highlights the importance of iconoclasts in breaking preference falsification, encouraging open expression, and creating positive externalities in social settings like classrooms.
1114. What is Schumer's shutdown endgame?
The discussion centers on Democrats' strategies regarding government funding, Trump's stable approval ratings, and the potential impact of tariffs on political dynamics.
1115. Jimmy Kimmel will be back on air on Tuesday, but not all stations will carry it
The post discusses Jimmy Kimmel's return to air following a suspension related to comments made about Charlie Kirk amid pressure from the Trump administration.
1116. Deal for TikTok creates U.S. joint venture, and government won't have a stake
John Ruwitch discusses the creation of a U.S. joint venture for TikTok, highlighting the absence of government ownership and the role of Oracle in security.
1117. Changing Market Conditions, Demand for Observational Causal Inference and Causal Inference I (Sept 27, Saturday) at Mixtape Sessions
The author discusses the upcoming Causal Inference workshop and analyzes changing job market conditions affecting demand for skills in academia and industry.
1118. When Loss Aversion Flops
An argument that a charity incentive at the Emmys failed due to loss aversion not applying effectively, highlighting the importance of ownership and collective action problems.
1119. Hey, Let’s Undermine America’s Technology, Education and Research!
An argument that recent policies threaten America's global leadership in technology, education, and research, undermining economic success and exacerbating chaos in immigration processes.
1120. Housing September 22nd Weekly Update: Inventory Up 0.3% Week-over-week
Bill McBride discusses the slight increase in single-family housing inventory and its seasonal trends compared to previous years.