1721. June 20th COVID Update: Weekly COVID Deaths at New Pandemic Low
Bill McBride discusses the decline in weekly COVID deaths, indicating a new low in the pandemic and plans to halt regular updates unless cases rise significantly.
1722. The U.S. is the world's bribery cop. Is that about to change?
The post discusses the U.S. enforcement of anti-bribery laws and recent changes under the Trump administration that may affect this policing.
1723. Modeling errors in AI doom circles
An argument that critiques the modeling errors in AI predictions, emphasizing the need for rigorous peer review and evidence to support claims about future AI developments.
1724. Kari Lake guts Voice of America as U.S. reporters face threats abroad
The post discusses significant job cuts at Voice of America's parent agency under the Trump administration, raising concerns among journalists about the future of reporting.
1725. Adam Smith, George Orwell, and Rules for Writing
An argument that compares Adam Smith's rules of conduct to writing principles, emphasizing the distinction between clear moral guidelines and the vagueness of virtuous behavior and writing excellence.
1726. Why the Fed is on Hold
Paul Krugman discusses the Federal Reserve's current interest rate policies and their political implications, particularly in relation to Donald Trump's actions and statements.
1727. China's industrial policy has an unprofitability problem
The discussion highlights China's industrial policy evolution, its focus on manufacturing, and the challenges of unprofitability despite significant government support and export successes.
1728. More Lucca, Plus Thoughts About My Fall Class at Harvard
The author reflects on a trip to Lucca, discussing personal experiences, social anxieties, and preparations for an upcoming class at Harvard.
1729. The tech right and the MAGA right
An argument that contrasts the beliefs of the MAGA movement with the tech right, highlighting their differing views on nationalism, globalization, and government intervention in the economy.
1730. SALT-n-pessimism
The discussion centers on recent economic indicators, legislation related to the SALT cap, and differing perceptions of the economy based on gender.
1731. Getting “Screwed” on Trade?
An argument that claims of the European Union harming the US economically are unfounded, highlighting the US's superior economic performance and investment attractiveness compared to Europe.
1732. Deadly listeria outbreak leads to recall of ready-to-eat fettuccine Alfredo meals
Vanessa Romo discusses a listeria outbreak connected to ready-to-eat fettuccine Alfredo meals, resulting in illnesses and deaths, prompting a recall.
1733. Political Violence in Minnesota and Elsewhere
Pierre Lemieux discusses the nature of political violence, its distinction from ordinary violence, and the implications of collective choices in society.
1734. Bad Times for College Graduates
Paul Krugman discusses the unusual high unemployment rates for recent college graduates despite a generally strong economy, attributing it to uncertainty in government policy.
1735. Western democracies are actually pretty good at war
Noah Smith argues that Western democracies have shown military effectiveness, countering the belief that autocracies are inherently better at war.
1736. Update: The Art of the Soft Landing
The discussion focuses on the Federal Reserve's efforts to achieve a soft landing by balancing interest rate reductions, economic growth, and inflation targets amidst trade-related challenges.
1737. My Conversation with the excellent Chris Arnade
The discussion covers urban design, walkability, cultural insights from travel, and the limited political conversations encountered in various cities worldwide.
1738. What explains the liberal-conservative happiness gap?
An argument that explores the disparity in self-reported mental health between liberals and conservatives, suggesting political attitudes significantly influence happiness levels.
1739. The debt limit, the origins of the X Date, and why it all matters
Amanda Aronczyk discusses the U.S. debt limit, the concept of the X-Date, and its potential global economic implications if not addressed by Congress.
1740. Basic Public-Choice Analysis of Attacking Iran
An argument that public choice theory illustrates how individual interests shape political decisions, particularly regarding military actions and the concept of national interest.