Noahpinion Economics and other interesting stuff
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The economics theory that could have saved the Trump presidencyby Noah Smith on November 21, 2025Sometimes it's good to listen to the economists.
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The future of war is the future of societyby Noah Smith on November 20, 2025Military technology is changing rapidly, and we're going to have to change with it.
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Housing is at the heart of America's economic problemsby Noah Smith on November 18, 2025We're propping up prices to boost old people's wealth. But that's shutting young people out of the capitalist system.
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China's people are on a treadmillby Noah Smith on November 16, 2025They're working hard for someone else's benefit.
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Eurocopeby Noah Smith on November 14, 2025Pointing out America's problems will not help Europe solve its own.
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Mamdani's biggest challengesby Noah Smith on November 11, 2025Socialist priorities aren't going to retain NYC's key industries or bring down its high costs.
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I want the Japanese future back!by Noah Smith on November 9, 2025An excerpt from my book, Weeb Economy.
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At least five interesting things: Smart Ideas edition (#71)by Noah Smith on November 8, 2025Antitrust; Passive investing; Export controls; Overtourism; Selective immigration
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The internet wants to be fragmentedby Noah Smith on November 7, 2025A repost, with some updates.
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"I'm a weeb for Ireland"by Cartoons Hate Her on November 4, 2025In which Cartoons Hate Her comes to terms with a devastating realization: She has a cringey obsession with Irish culture.
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The Great World War 2 Afterparty is overby Noah Smith on November 3, 2025Our ancestors bought us eighty years of peace, institutional effectiveness, and moral clarity. But nothing lasts forever.
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The giant basket case countriesby Noah Smith on November 1, 2025More and more of humanity is going to live in a few big countries that can't manage themselves.
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Economic ideas for Takaichi Sanaeby Noah Smith on October 29, 2025How to get Japan growing fast again.
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Bring back liberal nationalismby Noah Smith on October 28, 2025The American left must rediscover the Americanism of FDR and JFK.
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Our age of kingsby Noah Smith on October 26, 2025Strongman leaders are trying to bring order to a world disrupted by new media. But the "cure" is worse than the disease.
