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Banning noncompete agreements would be good for workers and the economy

The FTC's proposal is a good idea on the merits but might not stand up in court.

Jan 6 •

How human translators are coping with competition from powerful AI

Productivity is up and real wages are down, but humans are still in the game.

Jul 6 •

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Home prices are finally starting to fall—especially in California

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Don’t force child care workers to get college degrees

A new rule is likely to worsen Washington DC’s affordability problem without helping kids.

Feb 9 •

Workers are enjoying the tightest labor market in decades

The latest job numbers suggest there’s no recession in sight.

Feb 3 •

I'm pausing subscriptions while I dive deep into AI.

Feb 1 •

Reader questions: fare-jumping, AI, and DC statehood

You've got questions, I've got answers.

Jan 27 •

Ask me anything!

I'll answer your questions in a future post.

Jan 24 •

We just might tame inflation without causing a recession

Inflation is falling while the unemployment rate stays very low.

Jan 20 •

Sam Bankman-Fried’s latest defense is utterly unconvincing

In addition to missing his customers’ funds, SBF is also missing the point.

Jan 13 •

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