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A discussion on behavioral economics, nudges, legal frameworks, and their implications for liberalism and public policy as explored through the work of a prominent legal scholar.
An argument that critiques the disconnect between woke activism and its ideals, suggesting that while wokeness has value, its application by elites often obscures social inequalities.
The end of the de minimis rule has led to an over 80% drop in postal traffic to the US, impacting international shipping dynamics.
Paul Krugman discusses Donald Trump's attempts to undermine Federal Reserve independence and the implications of fiscal dominance on monetary policy.
Bill McBride discusses the year-over-year increases in U.S. rail intermodal and carload traffic, highlighting trends and data from the AAR Freight Rail Index.
Tyler Cowen reviews perspectives on modern liberalism, critiquing misconceptions about its impact on society and examining historical instances of liberalism intertwined with illiberalism.
The post discusses GDP forecasts, the impact of deregulation on economic growth, and compares estimates of regulatory costs from different administrations.
Debbie Elliott discusses the tensions between South Korea and the U.S. following ICE arrests of South Koreans at a Georgia Hyundai plant.
Alex Tabarrok discusses the critique of the Chetty-Hendren paper on neighborhood effects on intergenerational mobility, highlighting a statistical test by Eshaghnia.
Paul Krugman discusses the insights from Peter Hotez and Michael Mann regarding the attacks on science, particularly in relation to vaccines and climate change.
Scott Simon reflects on Susan Stamberg's groundbreaking career and her impact on NPR and radio journalism.
Tyler Cowen discusses the implications of Fed independence, criticizing recent political actions and emphasizing the importance of governance quality in central banking.
John Ruwitch discusses the U.S. government's rare investment in Intel, highlighting its motivations related to AI technology and associated risks.
Noah Smith discusses the current state of the U.S. economy, highlighting slow job growth and inflation issues, while criticizing the leadership's response to these challenges.
An argument that recent economic indicators suggest the economy is not in a recession, contrasting past statements from officials regarding economic conditions.
An argument that the employment numbers released by the Executive Office of the President were worse than expected, highlighting various economic indicators and their implications.
Timothy Taylor discusses the role of managers in firms, emphasizing their impact on productivity through hiring, retention, training, and decision-making processes.
Andrea Hsu discusses the Federal Trade Commission's shift under Andrew Ferguson regarding the ban on noncompete agreements and its implications for workers.
Kevin Corcoran discusses preference falsification, highlighting the gap between public and private beliefs and its implications for social dynamics and political discourse.
An argument that employment indicators suggest a cooling labor market, with recent data showing minimal growth and revisions impacting economic forecasts.