161. Your artificial Christmas tree will cost more this year, thanks in part to tariffs
Rising costs for artificial Christmas trees are influenced by tariffs and supply chain issues, prompting consumers to consider purchasing earlier this year.
162. China's people are on a treadmill
Noah Smith discusses the disparity between China's strong international image and the struggles faced by its citizens, highlighting economic and mental health issues among the youth.
163. How Would One Detect Wag the Dog?
The post discusses correlations between media interest in Epstein and military deployments, suggesting potential political motivations behind military actions during scandals.
164. Talking With Margaret Sullivan
The discussion focuses on media criticism regarding the coverage of a young, democratic socialist mayor-elect and the uncomfortable reactions from both right-wing and legacy media.
165. Schedule for Week of November 16, 2025
The post outlines the economic reports and data releases scheduled for the week of November 16, 2025, including employment and housing statistics.
166. Right-wing media shrugs off latest Epstein document release
Right-wing media downplays the significance of newly released Epstein documents, including those mentioning a prominent political figure.
167. The Trump Agenda and the Housing Stock
Menzie Chinn discusses the effects of deportations and tariffs on the construction labor force and housing costs.
168. Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit in a push to lower prices
An argument that the reduction of tariffs on certain goods aims to alleviate consumer price pressures amid rising economic concerns influencing recent electoral outcomes.
169. Truflation’s “Strategic Adviser”: BLS should “…expand the use of public-private partnerships”
Menzie Chinn discusses EJ Antoni's recommendations for improving BLS transparency and methodology, while critiquing his qualifications and past political actions.
170. The NFL has entered the Scorigami Era
The post discusses the rise of unconventional NFL scores, termed Scorigami, and how scoring patterns have evolved in the league over time.
171. Better late than never: The delayed September jobs report will be out next week
The upcoming release of September's job gains and unemployment rate is delayed due to the government shutdown, highlighting the impact on economic reporting.
172. Alaska station that covered devastating storm cuts jobs
Jeff Brady discusses job cuts at a public station in Western Alaska due to the loss of federal funding after Typhoon Halong's impact on local villages.
173. The EU and the Hard Lessons of Neglecting Growth
Timothy Taylor discusses the importance of prioritizing economic growth in the EU to avoid stagnation and maintain social welfare.
174. Judge says he'll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family
The Associated Press reports on a federal judge's decision to approve Purdue Pharma's settlement deal concerning opioid lawsuits and compensation for victims.
175. Workshops, New Paper, and Boston Winter is Here
Scott Cunningham announces new workshops on causal inference and shares details about his upcoming paper presentation at Brandeis University.
176. The Decline and Fall of the Heritage Foundation
The post discusses the Heritage Foundation's decline, highlighting its history of promoting regressive policies and its recent embrace of extremist views within the American right.
177. Strong Claims Need Strong Evidence
An argument that strong claims in economics require robust evidence, emphasizing the law of demand and the benefits of international trade while critiquing unsupported assertions against established theories.
178. She criticized President Trump during the shutdown. Now she's been put on leave
Andrea Hsu discusses Jenna Norton’s criticism of Trump’s funding cuts and her subsequent leave after the government shutdown.
179. BBC apologizes for edit of Trump speech but says it won't provide legal compensation
The BBC apologized to Trump for editing his speech but declined to offer compensation amid his threat of a $1 billion lawsuit.
180. My first trip to Tokyo
Tyler Cowen recounts his first trip to Tokyo, sharing experiences of the city’s culture, food, and transportation while reflecting on its unique charm and vibrancy.