1701. About That Stock Market
An argument that despite harmful economic policies, stock market resilience is driven by narratives, particularly optimism about AI, rather than accurate predictions of economic downturns.
1702. Immigrant memoir comics!
The post highlights favorite immigrant memoir comics, emphasizing their diverse perspectives on the immigrant experience and their cultural significance in understanding America today.
1703. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications rose due to lower rates, reflecting a response to economic conditions, with both purchase and refinance activities showing significant year-over-year increases.
1704. Voice of America director says Trump officials are illegally ousting him
David Folkenflik discusses allegations by the Voice of America director regarding illegal actions by Trump officials to remove him from his position.
1705. What you need to know about the jobs report revisions
The discussion focuses on the reasons behind jobs report revisions and how to interpret their implications for economic understanding.
1706. Summer School 5: The many ways governments influence industry
Robert Smith discusses how government interventions shape industry and influence economic outcomes, questioning the effectiveness of traditional market principles.
1707. Govt 5: The many ways governments influence industry (Industrial Policy)
Robert Smith discusses how governments influence industry through industrial policy, questioning the rationale behind government intervention in the market.
1708. NFL and ESPN reach nonbinding agreement for sale of NFL Network and other media assets
The Associated Press reports on ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network and related assets, with the NFL receiving a 10% equity stake in ESPN.
1709. Even *More* Depressing Pictures from the Labor Market
The discussion highlights concerning trends in labor market data, comparing various payroll series and their implications for economic health.
1710. We Have Never Been Woke Part 3: Symbolic Capital and Symbolic Capitalists
Kevin Corcoran discusses the concept of symbolic capitalists, their role in society, and how symbolic capital influences power dynamics, drawing from al-Gharbi's analysis.
1711. Job growth has slowed sharply; the question is why
Claudia Sahm discusses the recent slowdown in job growth, attributing it to economic policy changes and challenges in measuring labor market data.
1712. How Are Wisconsin Exports, Manufacturing Doing under Trump Trade War 2.0?
The post analyzes Wisconsin's export and manufacturing performance amidst ongoing trade tensions, highlighting declines in both sectors and employment trends.
1713. Shifting Markers of Adulthood
Timothy Taylor discusses the evolving markers of adulthood, highlighting a shift from family-oriented milestones to economic goals among young adults over recent decades.
1714. Drones delivering coffee? Trump administration wants more companies using UAVs
An argument that the Trump administration is promoting the use of drones in various industries to facilitate business operations.
1715. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The author discusses various stories highlighting economic principles and their implications, including ticket reselling, wealth distribution, and political actions affecting economic statistics.
1716. Sorts of Deals
Pierre Lemieux discusses various types of deals, distinguishing between free exchanges and coercive agreements, and their implications for economics and justice.
1717. Sometimes Compliers Are Interesting And Sometimes They Are Not Interesting
Scott Cunningham discusses the relevance of local average treatment effects (LATE) in causal inference, particularly focusing on the characteristics of compliers in policy analysis.
1718. NY Fed Q2 Report: Household Debt Increased $185 Billion in Q2; Delinquencies Elevated
Household debt rose by $185 billion in Q2 2025, with elevated delinquency rates, particularly in student loans, while mortgage performance remains historically strong.
1719. The Paranoid Style in American Economics
An argument that recent job growth data indicates a slowing economy, countering claims of conspiracy and highlighting the politicization of economic statistics by certain political figures.
1720. An Example With Intensive And Extensive Rent
Robert Vienneau discusses an example of intensive and extensive rent, exploring techniques of production and their feasibility in economic contexts.