1721. 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.
1722. Trade Deficit Decreased to $60.2 Billion in June
Bill McBride discusses the U.S. trade deficit decrease in June, highlighting changes in exports and imports along with year-over-year comparisons.
1723. Can we still trust the monthly jobs report? (Update)
An argument that questions the reliability of official economic data following political pressures and the firing of a key statistics official.
1724. This Tuscan startup sold all its olive oil in the U.S. Then came Trump's tariffs
A Tuscan startup faces challenges selling olive oil in the U.S. due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, impacting European imports significantly.
1725. What I’ve been reading
The author reviews various books spanning topics like Iranian art, sports history, music biographies, and ethics of immigration, highlighting their significance and personal insights.
1726. Tariff Impact Watch – Retail Prices thru 7/26
Menzie Chinn discusses the impact of tariffs on retail prices using data from Cavallo et al. and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
1727. What happens to the internet if no one clicks search links?
The author discusses how Google's AI Overviews threaten publishers' business models reliant on site visits, leading to potential industry collapse, as noted by Helen Havlak.
1728. UW Now Live: “Trumponomics” and the state of the U.S. economy”
An argument that the Trump administration's economic policies are reshaping the U.S. economy, raising questions about tariffs, the federal budget, and their effects on consumers and the labor market.
1729. Hidden Curriculum Workshop: August 6-7
A workshop on the hidden curriculum in academia aims to equip PhD students and early-career academics with practical skills for navigating the challenging job market in economics and related fields.
1730. Fed July SLOOS Survey: Banks reported Weaker Demand for Most Loan Categories
The post discusses the July 2025 SLOOS survey findings, highlighting tighter lending standards and weaker demand for various loan categories among banks.
1731. What’s Going On With the Jobs Numbers?
Jadrian Wooten discusses the controversy surrounding job numbers reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the political implications of the commissioner's firing.
1732. How Much will the Fannie & Freddie Conforming Loan Limit Change for 2026?
The post discusses potential changes to the conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2026 based on housing price trends and geographical variations.
1733. Genius, Rejected: Emergent Ventures Versus the System
A discussion on the rejection of a young mathematical talent by universities, highlighting systemic failures in recognizing and nurturing exceptional abilities within academic institutions.
1734. Light Vehicles Sales Increased to 16.41 million SAAR in July
Bill McBride discusses the increase in light vehicle sales to 16.41 million SAAR in July, highlighting trends and comparisons to previous months and years.
1735. Trump is Getting Desperate
An argument that Trump's economic policies are failing, leading to inflation and low approval ratings, which may prompt desperate political actions against democracy.
1736. What can India do to industrialize?
The discussion centers on India's industrialization challenges, historical strategies, and necessary reforms to enhance economic growth and reduce poverty.
1737. Housing August 4th Weekly Update: Inventory up 0.6% Week-over-week; Down 10% from 2019 Levels
The post discusses recent trends in single-family housing inventory, noting a week-over-week increase and comparisons to previous years' levels.
1738. As Trump's tariffs take shape, is America really winning?
Rafael Nam discusses the uncertain impact of Trump's tariffs on the U.S. economy and global trade dynamics.
1739. What really goes on at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (Update)
Darian Woods discusses the Bureau of Labor Statistics' job report process and its significance, especially following President Trump's dismissal of its head after disappointing growth figures.
1740. Magical Thinking
Scott Sumner discusses the complexities of fiscal policy and the misconceptions surrounding quick fixes to economic issues, highlighting recent examples and political implications.