1261. Trump lawsuit against Murdoch and 'Wall Street Journal' turns personal
A lawsuit reveals personal tensions between Trump and Murdoch over reporting related to Epstein, highlighting their complicated friendship and media dynamics.
1262. The hottest multilateral club doesn't include the US
An argument that explores the BRICS alliance's significance, its challenges with US tariffs, and the historical dominance of Western economic organizations.
1263. Gerard Baker: “If Trump’s Tariffs Are So Bad, Where’s the Recession?”
An argument that the impact of tariffs may not yet be evident, suggesting potential benefits and questioning conventional economic wisdom regarding their effects on the U.S. economy.
1264. What Happens If IEEPA Tariffs Are Rule Illegal?
An argument that the potential striking down of IEEPA tariffs could lead to significant economic repercussions and policy uncertainty, affecting trade and investment.
1265. Omitted Variables versus Replicating the RCT
Scott Cunningham discusses Don Rubin's perspective on covariates in observational studies, emphasizing their role in replicating RCTs rather than merely addressing omitted variable bias.
1266. Stay Tuned: World Trade for June
Menzie Chinn analyzes recent world trade data, highlighting the impact of tariffs and trade agreements during the Trump administration.
1267. The EU-USA trade deal
Tyler Cowen discusses the implications of the EU-USA trade deal, focusing on economic weaknesses in Europe and the political dynamics surrounding tariffs and taxation.
1268. HVS: Q2 2025 Homeownership and Vacancy Rates
The post discusses the Q2 2025 homeownership and vacancy rates, highlighting concerns about the accuracy of the Census Bureau's survey data and its pandemic distortions.
1269. How 10 Seconds Became a Multi-Million Dollar Problem
The post discusses the economic implications of a minor airport security policy change, highlighting the cumulative lost time for millions of travelers due to shoe removal at checkpoints.
1270. The Rising Cost of Child and Pet Day Care
An argument that rising costs of child and pet care are influenced by the Baumol effect and productivity disparities across industries rather than solely by regulation.
1271. The Limits of Sprawl
Paul Krugman discusses Atlanta's urbanization challenges, focusing on affordability and traffic issues that signal the limits of sprawl in metropolitan growth.
1272. Housing July 28th Weekly Update: Inventory up 0.4% Week-over-week; Down 10% from 2019 Levels
Bill McBride discusses the increase in active single-family housing inventory, noting trends compared to previous years and highlighting a larger than normal rise in 2025.
1273. Xi Jinping is the main thing holding China back
An argument that Xi Jinping's concentration of power and personal limitations hinder China's potential for greatness, despite its current economic and technological advancements.
1274. Trump lands trade deal with EU. And, Pete Buttigieg on what's next for Democrats
Brittney Melton discusses Trump's trade deal with the EU and Pete Buttigieg's insights on the Democratic Party's challenges in the 2024 election.
1275. My first students
Tyler Cowen reflects on his early teaching experiences at UC Irvine and the notable achievements of his first students in economics.
1276. A baby bonds bonanza
Wailin Wong discusses the concept of baby bonds and their potential to address wealth inequality through government-funded accounts for newborns.
1277. Who has the brightest future in the NBA?
The discussion centers on NBA team rankings based on expected championships, analyzing player performance and team dynamics for future success.
1278. A Nonexistent Quote About Free Trade
The discussion centers on the absence of true free trade in countries, emphasizing the importance of minimal government intervention and the benefits of free markets.
1279. My Weekly Reading for July 27, 2025
David Henderson discusses various articles on Medicaid, Social Security, and comparisons of living standards between the U.S. and Europe.
1280. Understanding Interest Rate Policy
Paul Krugman explains the misconceptions surrounding interest rate policy and the importance of the Federal Reserve's role in managing the economy.