1761. Lies, Damned Lies and Deportations
An argument that examines the implications of deportation policies, highlighting the economic contributions of undocumented immigrants and the disconnect between political rhetoric and reality.
1762. Progressives take their best shot at Abundance (but it falls short)
Critics of a book on government regulation misinterpret its arguments, revealing tensions within progressive factions regarding state capacity and corporate influence in politics.
1763. NAHB: "Builder Sentiment at Third Lowest Reading Since 2012" in June
Bill McBride discusses the decline in builder sentiment and housing market conditions reported by the NAHB in June, highlighting economic challenges faced by builders.
1764. Industrial Production Decreased 0.2% in May
Bill McBride discusses the decline in industrial production and capacity utilization in May, highlighting manufacturing output and comparisons to previous months.
1765. Retail Sales Decreased 0.9% in May
Bill McBride discusses a 0.9% decrease in retail sales for May, highlighting revisions and year-over-year changes in the data.
1766. How Apple turbocharged China's development
Greg Rosalsky discusses how Apple's operations in China have significantly influenced the country's economic growth and technological advancement.
1767. 10 ways travel insiders deal with annoying flight delays
Amelia Edelman offers clever tips for managing flight delays, including rebooking strategies and avoiding long lines at the airport.
1768. Mixing family business with US trade policy in Vietnam
Wailin Wong discusses Eric Trump's business ventures in Vietnam amid US trade talks, highlighting concerns about government ethics.
1769. US Bond Markets: The Intimidators
The post discusses the influence of bond markets on US economic policy, contrasting strategies of past and present administrations regarding budget deficits and interest rates.
1770. AI at both ends
Joshua Gans discusses the dual role of AI in personalizing tools for individual users and its impact on the digital economy.
1771. Tuesday: Retail Sales, Industrial Production, Homebuilder Survey
Bill McBride discusses upcoming economic data releases, including retail sales, industrial production, and a homebuilder survey, and their potential market impacts.
1772. Mission Accomplished?
Scott Sumner discusses the implications of declaring victory over inflation and the potential need for the Fed to adjust its inflation target amidst economic conditions.
1773. How to Think About Your College Major
Jadrian Wooten discusses the considerations students should have when choosing a college major, including passion, salary potential, and the costs associated with college education.
1774. Trump’s parade flopped. No Kings Day was a hit.
Paul Krugman discusses the implications of recent protests against Trumpism and the failure of Trump's parade, highlighting the state of American democracy.
1775. Covariates, Repeated Cross Sections, Diff-in-Diff, and Parallel Trends Violations Plus Pictures of Lucca Italy
An argument that discusses the use of difference-in-differences and repeated cross sections in economic analysis, while also reflecting on personal experiences in Italy.
1776. Housing June 16th Weekly Update: Inventory up 2.1% Week-over-week, Up 33.1% Year-over-year
Bill McBride discusses the increase in active single-family housing inventory, highlighting significant week-over-week and year-over-year changes.
1777. Capital-Reversing In A Pertubation Of An Example Of The Recurrence Of Truncation
Robert Vienneau explores capital-reversing in production techniques, analyzing how perturbations affect wage curves and economic output in a multi-commodity model.
1778. Press group sues L.A., alleging police abuse of reporters at ICE rallies
David Folkenflik discusses violations of press freedoms by law enforcement during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists.
1779. The secret to Nintendo's success
Adrian Ma discusses Nintendo's evolution from a small playing card company to a multimedia giant, highlighting its identity as a toy company.
1780. Tariffs and Consumer Prices at High Frequency
Menzie Chinn discusses the impact of tariffs on consumer prices and analyzes inflation trends using big data insights.