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Economy

Using agents to build economic datasets

Constructing datasets from primary sources is one of the costliest tasks in empirical economics. We propose Deep Research on a Loop (DRIL), a methodology that uses AI agents to assemble datasets from publicly available sources. DRIL applies a fixed research instrument across a mapped unit space (e.g., countries by years), with a two-stage architecture separating […] The post Using agents to build economic datasets appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsDon't get me wrong; I think this...

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Economy

Why are stock prices still so high?

That is the topic of my latest Free Press column, here is one excerpt, with the general theme that plenty is going well in the global economy: A second important fact is that American presidents, whether Democrat or Republican, usually have very little influence on the economy. That is a hard truth for people to […] The post Why are stock prices still so high? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsIn reply to yo. Nice diversion tactics, yo:). No more . by Kaz StanczakBecause YOU want...

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Culture

21 Harsh Truths About Why You’re Still Lost - Mark Manson - #1096

Mark Manson is a writer, entrepreneur, and a New York Times best-selling author. Mark is one of my favorite thinkers. His blog, books, and X account are packed with timeless lessons I come back to again and again. Today, we get to go through some of his best lessons on life, love, and everything that makes us human. Expect to learn why it's important to do hard things, why it’s important to live your happiest life, why choosing a partner is also choosing their average Tuesday, why learning is...

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Politics

Gavin Newsom's Free Diaper Disaster

Reem Ibrahim appears on the left, Katherine Mangu-Ward appears on the right. In the center box, there is an image of California Governor Gavin Newsom holding up a package of diapers. Above him reads bold text "$20 Million for Diapers?"

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