1381. Schedule for Week of July 20, 2025
The post outlines the key economic reports and events scheduled for the week, focusing on housing sales, manufacturing surveys, and unemployment claims.
1382. The week when crypto won big in America
Rafael Nam discusses the passage of significant crypto legislation in the U.S. and the industry's momentum with President Trump's backing.
1383. Should you buy it? If you answer 'yes' to these questions, probably not
Marielle Segarra discusses how to make mindful purchasing decisions by evaluating personal wants versus needs.
1384. Does the US Benefit When the US Dollar is the Global Reserve Currency?
Timothy Taylor explores the implications of the US dollar's status as the global reserve currency, discussing its benefits and costs to the US economy.
1385. What I Learned from 30 Days of Trying to Grow This Newsletter
Jadrian Wooten shares insights from a month-long experiment to grow his newsletter, detailing successes, failures, and future strategies for engagement and collaboration.
1386. Why are we so obsessed with manufacturing?
The post explores the significance of manufacturing in the U.S. economy, the challenges of filling manufacturing jobs, and its potential impact on the middle class.
1387. Besides bold letters to world leaders, Trump is working on a subtler tariff strategy
Danielle Kurtzleben discusses President Trump's exploration of new sectoral tariffs affecting various sectors of the American economy.
1388. It’s Time to Think About the Big Picture Again
Max Molden discusses the importance of systems thinking in economics and critiques economists for focusing too narrowly on isolated issues rather than understanding broader economic systems.
1389. Tariffs in the Data
An argument that rising prices of tariffed goods and domestic competitors are linked, highlighting the impact of tariffs on consumer costs.
1390. Selective Coincidences
An argument that people selectively recognize coincidences, leading to misconceptions about the likelihood of certain events, illustrated through examples from card games.
1391. Two imminent workshops starting with shift-share IV by Peter Hull (Brown)
The post highlights two upcoming workshops focused on econometric methods, particularly shift-share IV, emphasizing their accessibility and relevance for various economic fields.
1392. Business Cycle Indicators – Industrial, Manufacturing Production, Retail Sales
Menzie Chinn discusses various business cycle indicators, highlighting trends in industrial production, manufacturing, and retail sales over recent months.
1393. Inequality Set Free
An argument that discusses the author's experiences with subscription models, the significance of inequality, and the impact of recent global economic shifts on society.
1394. At least five interesting things: Bad Policy edition (#67)
Noah Smith discusses bad policy implications, particularly focusing on immigration and public opinion trends regarding deportation and attitudes towards Trump’s policies.
1395. Still More On Recurrence Of Truncation Without Reswitching
An argument that explores the impact of technical progress and market power on the recurrence of truncation in production processes across industries.
1396. Housing Starts Increased to 1.321 million Annual Rate in June
The post discusses June's housing starts data, highlighting increases in total starts and building permits while noting declines in single-family starts compared to previous months and years.
1397. How bipartisan support for public media unraveled in the Trump era
The post discusses the decline of bipartisan support for public media during the Trump administration, highlighting the challenges faced by public broadcasting due to potential funding cuts.
1398. Naveen Nvn’s ideological migration (from my email)
The author reflects on their ideological shift from liberalism to conservatism, influenced by experiences with campus culture and academic freedom debates.
1399. Episode 56. Inside Financial Regulation: Thomas Hoenig on the Fed, FDIC, and Banking Reform
The discussion centers on banking regulation, financial crises, and the evolution of policies like Glass-Steagall and Dodd-Frank, featuring insights from an experienced economist.
1400. CBS will end 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year
Mandalit del Barco discusses CBS's confirmation of the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" due to financial reasons.