1241. My 1988 Southeast Asia trip
The author reflects on a seven-week solo trip through Southeast Asia in 1988, sharing experiences, observations, and lessons learned about culture, tourism, and personal growth.
1242. Summer School 4: Who are all these regulations protecting?
An argument that government regulations may protect the interests of the wealthy rather than the general public, questioning the necessity of certain licensing requirements.
1243. Forecasts: CEA >> IMF > WSJ
Menzie Chinn analyzes global economic forecasts from various institutions, highlighting growth projections, inflation expectations, and associated risks for 2025 and 2026.
1244. Global Trade Imbalances: An IMF Perspective
Timothy Taylor discusses the factors behind global trade imbalances in 2024, highlighting the roles of investment levels and government borrowing in the US versus China and the euro area.
1245. Is Epstein the new Russiagate?
Nate Silver discusses the media's obsession with the Epstein case and its potential political implications for Trump, contrasting public interest with political reporting.
1246. Conference Board: Economic Confidence Up (a Little)
Menzie Chinn discusses the slight improvement in the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index and its implications for economic expectations and recession signals.
1247. Drugmaker Novo Nordisk slashes Wegovy sales forecasts, blaming compounding
Sydney Lupkin discusses how compounding pharmacies are impacting sales of Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy by producing copies of the medication.
1248. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The author discusses various stories that illustrate economic principles and their applications in everyday life, along with insights on teaching economics.
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1249. [Rerun] Rocío Titiunik, Political Scientist and Quantitative Methodologist, Princeton
An interview highlights Rocío Titiunik's contributions to political science, her journey in academia, and her insights on quantitative methods and causal inference.
1250. The EPA proposes gutting its greenhouse gas rules. Here's what it means for cars and pollution
The post discusses the EPA's proposal to weaken greenhouse gas regulations, impacting car emissions and pollution standards.
1251. Introducing We Have Never Been Woke
The post explores a book analyzing the concept of "wokeness," its historical context, and the contradictions exhibited by elite students in response to political events.
1252. With 'WTF' ending, podcaster Marc Maron still wants to talk, but outside the studio
The post reflects on Marc Maron's feelings about ending his podcast and the meaningful conversations it provided.
1253. I Coulda Made a Better Deal
Paul Krugman critiques Trump's trade deal with the EU, arguing it offers minimal benefits and reflects poor negotiation strategy.
1254. BLS: Job Openings Decreased to 7.4 million in June
Bill McBride discusses the U.S. job openings data for June, noting a decrease to 7.4 million and providing insights into labor market trends.
1255. Revolutionary And Reformist Socialists Splitting Around 1900
Robert Vienneau discusses the ideological split between revolutionary and reformist socialists around 1900, highlighting key figures and their differing views on socialism's future.
1256. Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 2.3% year-over-year in May
The post discusses the May home price indices, highlighting a 2.3% annual increase and trends in various city composites, indicating a slowdown in price momentum.
1257. Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here's what we know
Alina Selyukh discusses how tariffs have caused slight price increases on certain items while companies are managing to delay broader price hikes.
1258. A U.S.-China policy expert explains goals amidst ongoing trade talks
A Martínez discusses the objectives of the U.S. and China in their ongoing trade negotiations.
1259. A household expenditure approach to measuring AI progress
An argument that AI's impact on lowering living costs for Americans will be slow due to various systemic constraints, despite potential long-term benefits in productivity and innovation.
1260. Does Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle 'great jeans' campaign mark a shift for ads?
The post discusses an ad campaign featuring a celebrity and its potential implications for advertising trends, particularly regarding inclusivity.