161. As federal funds wane, NPR ruefully clashes with CPB
David Folkenflik discusses NPR's legal action against CPB regarding a significant grant for public media operations.
162. NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting clash as federal funding declines
David Folkenflik discusses NPR's legal challenge against the Corporation for Public Broadcasting regarding a significant federal grant amidst declining funding.
163. Business Cycle Indicators: Employment at or Below April 2025 Levels, Personal Income ex-Transfers Below
Menzie Chinn analyzes key economic indicators, highlighting stagnant employment and personal income trends, while suggesting a potential economic slowdown ahead.
164. Do Rules to Limit High Government Debt Work?
Timothy Taylor discusses the challenges and effectiveness of fiscal rules aimed at limiting government debt and the compliance issues faced by various countries.
165. Fed today, Fed tomorrow
Claudia Sahm discusses the challenges facing the Federal Reserve regarding inflation, employment, and the risk of political interference in its operations.
166. Radiologists are the canaries in a coal mine
Joshua Gans discusses the unexpected resilience of radiologists despite predictions of AI replacing them, highlighting the complexities of AI in medical diagnostics.
167. Ideas Have Consequences: Law & Economics Edition
Jon Murphy discusses how economics training for judges influences their rulings, leading to more severe sentences and a shift in judicial language and reasoning.
168. Q3 GDP Tracking: Movin' on Up
An argument that GDP tracking estimates for Q3 have increased due to stronger consumer spending and revised data from various economic sources.
169. Tomorrow's Causal I Workshop at Mixtape Sessions, A Fight I Saw at the Patriots-Steelers Game, and Thoughts About My Pedagogy in My Gov 50 Class at Harvard
The post shares experiences from a workshop, a Patriots-Steelers game, and a memorable fight witnessed at the stadium, reflecting on personal happiness and pedagogy.
170. Lerner Symmetry Bites
An argument that import tariffs negatively impact exporters, necessitating subsidies for farmers, illustrating the concept of Lerner Symmetry in trade policy.
171. Another Break Day
Paul Krugman reflects on his busy schedule and hints at future posts about Europe’s economy and personal experiences.
172. Personal Income Increased 0.4% in August; Spending Increased 0.6%
Bill McBride discusses the increase in personal income and spending in August, along with inflation data and implications for economic growth.
173. My excellent Conversation with Steven Pinker
The discussion explores common knowledge, coordination, and rational agreement, touching on psychology, social norms, and the interplay of beliefs in human interactions.
174. Trump to place import taxes on drugs, home furnishings and heavy trucks
The Associated Press reports that President Trump plans to impose significant import taxes on various goods, including drugs and home furnishings, starting October 1.
175. Awaiting August Consumption and Personal Income
Menzie Chinn discusses employment trends, personal income stability, and economic indicators suggesting a slowdown in consumption and growth as of September 2025.
176. Trump advances TikTok deal with new executive order
John Ruwitch discusses a new executive order facilitating a deal for U.S. investors to acquire a majority stake in TikTok, ensuring its continued operation in the U.S.
177. September Vehicle Sales Forecast: Solid, Boosted by EV Sales, Q4 Concerns
The post discusses projected vehicle sales for September 2025, highlighting strong EV demand driven by expiring tax credits, while expressing concerns about Q4 sales dynamics.
178. Snapshots of the Global Robot Population
Timothy Taylor discusses trends in the global robot population, highlighting the growth of industrial and service robots, particularly in China and other leading countries.
179. Starbucks is closing more stores and laying off 900 workers
Alina Selyukh discusses Starbucks' decision to close stores and lay off 900 workers as part of its turnaround strategy.
180. Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle U.S. lawsuit that it 'tricked' people into Prime
Amazon has settled a lawsuit regarding allegations of deceptive practices that made it difficult for users to cancel Prime subscriptions.