The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" promises to become a poster child of Congress working against the country’s interests and in stubborn opposition to economists’ advice, says @keds_economist (via @opinion) https://t.co/UBVLsxZbBN ...

[Music] I want to talk about economics, Greenville, and AI. Bring those ideas together. To start out, I want to ask, are you getting paid appropriately? So, lots of younger folks here starting their careers, mid-career in Greenville. Is Greenville the right place to get paid an adequate and appropriate salary? I'm going to tell you the answer is no. I mean, if the answer was yes, you wouldn't in I wouldn't have been invited to come speak. So, the answer is no. And um here's this common story that we get abo ...

Problem & Solution - The speech addresses the lack of access to quality knowledge as a significant issue [3] - Echolam, later named Kofa, was founded in April 2024 to raise awareness about economics in Turkey [4][5] - Kofa provides free online core economics courses to all ages [9] Financial Literacy in Turkey - Only 7% of Turkish households are financially literate, according to the Turkish Central Bank [5] - OECD's 2023 data shows Turkey's financial literacy score is 121% out of 21, below average [6] - Lack of financial literacy leads to a lower quality of life and vulnerability to misinformation [7] Kofa's Impact - Kofa's first program received over 270 applications [11] - Participants learned about basic economic concepts, recent economic crises, and personal finance [12] - Some participants considered studying economics in the future [12] Call to Action - Individuals are encouraged to identify a big issue in their community and take action [13][14] - The speech emphasizes the importance of collaboration and initiative in making a change [13]

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[Music] I have a confession. I used to believe that superheroes had it all figured out. Like boom, bad guy gone.Boom, city saved. Boom, roll credits. But then I watched Avengers Endgame and grown men were crying, cheering.I mean, I was too. But I was also in the corner like actually what happens next. Because Thanos snapped away half of all life.The Avengers brought them back. Marvel paints it as the ultimate triumph. But my brain was like, yikes.I'm an economics student. I've participated in model economic ...

Noah Smith is a star economics writer behind the “Noahpinion” blog and co-host of the Econ 102 podcast. Smith joins Big Technology to discuss whether generative AI is actually boosting productivity or still waiting for its “electricity moment.” Tune in to hear his contrarian take on the so-called AI jobs apocalypse and how businesses will need to reorganize before the gains show up in earnings. We also cover immigration crackdowns, tariff uncertainty, wage-inequality myths, and how China’s military buildup ...

Social science is the study of individuals' behavior in society. Its academic disciplines are anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology. https://t.co/zLPkyStPUD ...

US Economic & Political Shifts - The US administration has undermined trust by abandoning trade agreements and rule of law, leading to erratic and unpredictable governance [7][8] - The abandonment of the "most favored nation" principle in international trade signals a disregard for past agreements [9][10] - The US is behaving like an arbitrary despot, undermining the ability of businesses and individuals to plan [14][16] - The US is becoming increasingly unreliable compared to other economic superpowers like the EU and China [35][37] Trade & Tariffs - The US has blown up the international trading system, exemplified by doubling the tariff on steel from 25% to 50% [29] - The invocation of the national security clause (Section 232) to justify tariffs is seen as a veneer of legality [30] - Unpredictable tariff rates create uncertainty for businesses, potentially leading to investment paralysis [31][32] Corruption & Influence - The US is perceived to have abandoned anti-corruption efforts, setting a bad example for other governments [40][41] - The presidency appears to be "for sale," potentially altering the nature of successful business leadership [44] - Bribing people in power may become a way to get business in America, disadvantaging countries with rule of law [45] Financial System Risks - Suggestions of converting American debt into ultra-long-term debt (century bonds) are viewed as a potential default [47][48] - The reliability of US debt is being questioned, potentially leading to a world system without a safe asset [53] Assault on Science & Universities - There is a systematic attack on the American scientific system and universities, including foreign students and faculty [59][60] - Restrictions on foreign students and faculty are damaging collaboration between universities and business [62][63] - Hostility to independent thought and science is undermining the factors that made the US successful [66][67]

Core Insights - The article discusses the author's academic and professional background in Machine Learning, Economics, and Finance, highlighting affiliations with prestigious institutions and experience in financial advisory, particularly in banking and mergers & acquisitions [1]. Group 1 - The author holds a PhD in Machine Learning with a focus on Economics and Finance [1]. - The author has academic affiliations with IESE Business School, ESADE Business School, and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center [1]. - The professional experience includes working at Deloitte Financial Advisory, specializing in banking and mergers & acquisitions [1]. Group 2 - The author's interests include machine learning and generative AI applications in finance and economics [1]. - The author is proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL [1].