Economics and policy analysis from Bloomberg Opinion columnist Noah Smith.
The article explores potential existential threats facing humanity, from climate change to technological risks, prompting a discussion on our future and the actions needed to mitigate these dangers.
How San Francisco turned its most iconic street into a giant empty scar
The article explores the idea that many of society's most pressing challenges may stem from social and cultural issues rather than purely economic factors, urging a reevaluation of our priorities.
The article explores the potential risks of U.S. bankruptcy, examining economic indicators, government debt, and the implications for future fiscal stability and public policy.
Don’t be so quick to dismiss the threat of an aging, declining population
Explore the diverse culinary landscape of San Francisco with this guide highlighting must-try restaurants, local favorites, and hidden gems that showcase the city's vibrant food scene.
Zhu Rongji's formula won't work anymore. But that doesn't mean Xi Jinping's will work either
A guest post by Tim Fist and Saif Khan, with Tao Burga, Arthur Tellis, Ben Schifman, Jonah Weinbaum, and Olivia Scharfman
The MAGA decline; The labor share decline; OPTs and American jobs; AI and Indian outsourcing; Drug users; AI and productivity; Botswana; Interracial Marriage; AI writing
Some of my colleagues have been led into an intellectual cul-de-sac
The article explores the implications of regulating the speed of AI self-improvement, weighing the potential benefits of cautious development against the risks of stifling innovation.
There's one thing keeping us afloat right now, and people want to get rid of it