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The discussion focuses on recent economic indicators, highlighting declines in industrial production and retail sales compared to previous peaks, while noting the rising coincident index.
The post discusses the Trump administration's decision to release funds for EV chargers despite initial opposition to federal subsidies.
Kenny Malone discusses the disconnect between personal feelings of inflation and official economic data, exploring how perceptions of rising prices affect people's emotions.
The post highlights Anne Krueger's insights on trade, corruption, and economic development from an interview, emphasizing her contributions to economics and the concept of rent seeking.
Kevin Corcoran discusses the long-term consequences of Awokenings, arguing they have not improved conditions for marginalized groups and may have even hindered progress.
A court ruling allows layoffs affecting a significant number of staff at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to move forward.
An overview of the housing market highlights increased inventory, flat sales, and pressure on prices, with insights on house prices, mortgage rates, and rents.
Scott Cunningham reflects on his father's declining health and the emotional challenges faced by his family during this difficult time.
An argument that Trump's attacks on economists reflect his insecurity about economic performance, particularly regarding tariffs and their impact on inflation and growth.
An argument that New York City stands alone in America for its density, transit efficiency, and urban design, contrasting it with other U.S. cities' car-centric development.
The post discusses a slight decrease in industrial production and capacity utilization in July, highlighting trends and comparisons to previous years.
Bill McBride discusses the increase in retail sales for July, highlighting the monthly and yearly changes based on Census Bureau data.
An argument that optimal tariffs are influenced by geopolitical factors, balancing economic welfare with political alignment, particularly in unipolar and bipolar global contexts.
The discussion centers on economic indicators, intergenerational earnings, and a legal dispute involving Apple, highlighting trends in inflation and employment.
Nate Silver analyzes the question of media bias, particularly whether mainstream media leans left, considering factors like audience demand and the influence of major news outlets.
Jon Murphy critiques the US-Japan trade deal, arguing it worsens the trade deficit and fails to protect jobs, even by mercantilist standards.
Timothy Taylor discusses the availability of the Summer 2025 issue of the Journal of Economic Perspectives and highlights key articles on housing markets and policies.
The discussion centers on economic theories that are true yet misunderstood, particularly the Ricardian theory of comparative advantage and misconceptions about government price-setting.
Bobby Allyn discusses how the MeidasTouch podcast is gaining popularity among progressives during Trump's presidency, despite the dominance of right-wing media.
Paul Krugman discusses how MAGA's rejection of facts in favor of feelings affects economic and crime data interpretations under Trump’s influence.