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A viral research note on AI gets its economics wrong
A viral AI research note misinterprets economic principles, arguing that excessive AI adoption yields diminishing returns. This critique challenges the note's flawed economic assumptions regarding scalability and value.
The AI productivity boom is not here (yet)
AI is advancing rapidly, but its tangible impact on overall output remains limited.
Markets are churning furiously beneath the surface
AI’s boom forces investors to reevaluate every business model. This intense scrutiny fuels significant market turbulence beneath the surface.
Donald Trump answers a Supreme Court rebuke with new tariff threats
Trump threatens new tariffs after a Supreme Court rebuke, likely causing immediate economic uncertainty and heightened unpredictability.
The EU is thrashing out a more muscular set of economic policies
The EU has abandoned diplomatic restraint, forging a more assertive economic strategy to implement muscular policies.
Did America’s war on poverty fail?
Extreme poverty has declined significantly, but this progress isn't solely due to the welfare state.
Prediction markets are rife with insider betting
Prediction markets are plagued by insider betting, yet this flaw doesn't justify their elimination.
How big is the prize of reopening Russia?
The Kremlin pledged a $12 trillion portfolio of agreements to Donald Trump’s administration, aiming to reopen Russia’s economy.
The financialisation of AI is just beginning
The financialization of AI is just beginning, promising an influx of novel securities, hedging instruments, and collateral mechanisms.
Donald Trump’s schemes to juice the economy
Trump’s covert economic strategies aim to boost growth. Beware of these hidden stimulus measures designed to juice the economy.
Ethnic minorities are driving America’s startup boom
The pandemic fueled a surge in U.S. entrepreneurship, with ethnic minorities driving the startup boom.
Why China’s central bank won’t save the country from deflation
China’s central bank cannot shield the economy from deflation, as the crisis is no longer driven by currency valuation. Structural issues require more than monetary policy to resolve.
Chinese homebuyers are enraged by shoddy building standards
Chinese homebuyers are furious over substandard construction, with crooked walls and broken promises damaging the property market.
How to put a price on a human life
Assigning a monetary value to human life is morbid but preferable to the alternative. This practice enables critical cost-benefit analyses for safety regulations and public policy.
What drives the wage gap between men and women?
Contrary to common assumptions, motherhood remains the primary driver of the gender wage gap, outweighing factors like occupational choice or discrimination.
Who wrangled the best trade deal from Donald Trump?
Despite appearing asymmetrical, Trump’s trade deals may yield surprisingly favorable outcomes. This suggests that the perceived imbalance might not reflect the actual economic benefits secured by the negotiating parties.
The coldest crypto winter yet
The crypto sector, driven by sentiment, is currently experiencing unprecedented negativity, marking the harshest winter on record.
How to hedge a bubble, AI edition
Protecting investments from an AI bubble is increasingly difficult. Strategies to shield portfolios from potential market slumps are harder to execute than ever before.
Hong Kong is getting its financial mojo back
Hong Kong is regaining financial momentum with rising transactions, while political dynamics increasingly mirror those in Beijing.
Untangling the ideas of Donald Trump’s Fed nominee
Trump’s Fed nominee blends populist rhetoric with traditional conservative economics, prioritizing lower interest rates and dollar weakness. This approach aims to boost exports and manufacturing, challenging the central bank’s usual inflation-fighting mandate.