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Housing is at the heart of America's economic problems
We're propping up prices to boost old people's wealth. But that's shutting young people out of the capitalist system.
Nov 18 • 
Noah Smith
China's people are on a treadmill
They're working hard for someone else's benefit.
Nov 16 • 
Noah Smith
Eurocope
Pointing out America's problems will not help Europe solve its own.
Nov 14 • 
Noah Smith
Mamdani's biggest challenges
Socialist priorities aren't going to retain NYC's key industries or bring down its high costs.
Nov 11 • 
Noah Smith
I want the Japanese future back!
An excerpt from my book, Weeb Economy.
Nov 9 • 
Noah Smith
At least five interesting things: Smart Ideas edition (#71)
Antitrust; Passive investing; Export controls; Overtourism; Selective immigration
Nov 8 • 
Noah Smith
The internet wants to be fragmented
A repost, with some updates.
Nov 7 • 
Noah Smith
"I'm a weeb for Ireland"
In which Cartoons Hate Her comes to terms with a devastating realization: She has a cringey obsession with Irish culture.
Nov 4 • 
Cartoons Hate Her
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