
161. Back to the farm?
Scott Sumner discusses the challenges of labor shortages in agriculture and the implications of immigration policies on the U.S. workforce and economy.
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Scott Sumner discusses the challenges of labor shortages in agriculture and the implications of immigration policies on the U.S. workforce and economy.
Franco Ordoñez discusses Trump's decision to impose and then lift tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, highlighting market reactions.
Paul Krugman discusses Donald Trump's alleged involvement in cryptocurrency scams and the potential dangers of a federal "strategic crypto reserve."
David Schaper discusses how housewares industry professionals at a Chicago expo are addressing challenges posed by tariffs and rising prices.
Bill McBride discusses early February housing market trends, including sales data and mortgage rates, comparing them to previous years.
Bill McBride discusses the significant increase in the U.S. trade deficit for January, highlighting changes in exports and imports.
Chandelis Duster explores the role of tariffs among various factors contributing to the Great Depression, referencing insights from economists.
Menzie Chinn analyzes recession probabilities using economic indicators and models, highlighting differing forecasts and recent trends in market sentiment.
Tyler Cowen discusses his conversation with Carl Zimmer about airborne diseases, genetics, and the implications of DNA information in society and decision-making.
Joe Hernandez discusses how Canadian travelers are canceling trips to the U.S. in response to the Trump administration's actions, potentially impacting the U.S. tourism industry.
Bobby Allyn discusses Elon Musk's initiatives to eliminate 'ghost employees' from Twitter and the federal government payrolls.
Anya van Wagtendonk discusses the increasing costs and competitiveness of state Supreme Court races in Wisconsin, highlighting their evolving nature.
Darian Woods discusses the potential U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal and evaluates the significance of Ukraine's mineral resources amidst ongoing military aid debates.
Nate Silver reflects on the challenges faced by FiveThirtyEight under Disney's ownership and the importance of data journalism in politics.
Craig Richardson discusses how current egg prices challenge traditional economic theories, highlighting unexpected market behaviors and consumer reactions in the U.S.
Christopher Freiman argues against capping credit card interest rates, stating it would limit credit access for high-risk borrowers and ultimately harm those it intends to help.
Andrew Stelzer discusses a workshop in Philadelphia aimed at helping recently fired federal workers find new employment.
Timothy Taylor discusses the rising economic uncertainty in the US and its implications for decision-making and economic activity.
Calculated Risk discusses CoreLogic's report indicating a 3.3% year-over-year increase in home prices and regional variations in the housing market.
Scott Horsley discusses President Trump's decision to temporarily relieve automakers from tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.