1501. GAVI’s Ill-Advised Venture Into African Industrial Policy
Alex Tabarrok critiques GAVI's African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator, arguing that funding and demand issues, not production capacity, hinder vaccine access in Africa.
1502. Build Baby Build
Paul Krugman discusses the challenges of housing affordability in American cities and recent political developments aimed at easing construction restrictions in California.
1503. Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-July 2025
The post provides an overview of the housing market in mid-July 2025, highlighting increasing inventory, flat sales, and price pressures affecting both existing and new homes.
1504. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Bill McBride discusses a 9.4% increase in mortgage applications, driven by lower rates and higher homebuyer demand, according to the MBA's latest survey.
1505. Confused about where things stand with Trump's tariffs? Here's a handy primer
Scott Horsley discusses President Trump's postponed higher tariffs and provides an overview of the current status of his tariff policy.
1506. Govt 1: Why Are Some Countries Rich and Some Countries Poor? (Institutions)
Robert Smith discusses the influence of government bureaucracy on economic disparities between nations, exploring why some countries are rich while others are poor.
1507. Summer School 1: A government's role in the economy is to make us all richer
Robert Smith discusses the interplay between government and economy, exploring how political influence affects wealth distribution among nations.
1508. British Industrial Policy: This Time Is Different
Pierre Lemieux discusses the resurgence of industrial policy in Britain, arguing it reflects misguided ideological beliefs about government intervention in the economy.
1509. Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now
The post discusses the Supreme Court's decision allowing the Trump administration to proceed with mass federal layoffs temporarily.
1510. Latin America: A Lost Century for Catch-up Growth
Timothy Taylor discusses how Latin America's slow economic growth can be traced back over a century, highlighting technological stagnation and foreign dependency.
1511. Prime Day — er, Days — tests deal hunters' will to spend amid tariffs
The post discusses consumer spending behavior during Prime Day amidst economic factors like tariffs affecting prices and purchasing decisions.
1512. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The author discusses various stories highlighting economic principles and their applications, including car pricing, employment data, and AI's impact on communication.
1513. An Econ 101 Error
Jon Murphy critiques Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's tweet about stablecoins and their impact on US Treasury demand, highlighting fundamental economic misunderstandings.
1514. The Paradox of India
An exploration of India's unique cultural pluralism, emphasizing its ability to embrace diversity and coexistence in a way that offers lessons for a polarized world.
1515. The Tariff Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves
Paul Krugman discusses the implications of Trump's new tariffs on trade with South Korea and Japan, emphasizing their historical significance and potential economic impact.
1516. A Planet Money guide to 5 fascinating new econ papers
A roundup of five intriguing recent economics studies highlighting various economic phenomena and insights.
1517. The U.S. has millions of old gas and oil wells. Here's what it takes to plug them up
The post discusses the challenges and processes involved in plugging old gas and oil wells in the U.S. to prevent environmental hazards.
1518. How Much Will AI Increase Productivity?
The discussion centers on AI's potential to enhance productivity, presenting estimates of its economic impact and factors influencing its adoption and effectiveness across various sectors.
1519. Business Fixed Investment ex-IIP and Policy Uncertainty
An argument that policy uncertainty impacts business fixed investment, with a focus on historical data and trends related to economic performance.
1520. Can Elon's America Party succeed where others have failed?
An argument that the America Party, potentially linked to Elon Musk, may face challenges similar to past third-party movements in U.S. politics.