Economics
148 unrolled threads about economics, each one readable on a single page.
The Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFoxKevin McCarthy just rocked Bill Maher with two brutal truth bombs. First, he crushed the media’s panic over Trump’s economy—shutting Maher down with cold, hard numbers. Then came a devastating predi...
SummaryKevin McCarthy appeared on Bill Maher's show and defended Trump's economic policies with statistics about stock market gains and job growth, while also predicting that Bernie Sanders and AOC could be the Democratic frontrunners for 2028, which alarmed Maher.May 3, 20259 tweets♥ 29.1K
Students For Liberty@sflibertyThomas Sowell was once a committed Marxist. Even after Harvard. Even after Milton Friedman. So what changed his mind? It wasn’t a book. It was working in government. Here’s the story 🧵
SummaryThomas Sowell transitioned from being a committed Marxist to a classical liberal after working in government and discovering that policy decisions are driven by institutional incentives rather than evidence or truth. His pivotal moment came at the Department of Labor when colleagues resisted investigating whether minimum wage laws were causing Puerto Rican unemployment, revealing that government agencies prioritize self-preservation over data-driven policy.Apr 22, 202511 tweets♥ 27.3K
Cory Booker@CoryBookerElon Musk isn't going to save the government any money. It's the opposite, in fact. He's currently pursuing a move that could blow a multi-trillion-dollar hole in the federal budget and let billionai...
SummaryElon Musk's proposal to cut IRS workforce in half would cost the federal government $2.4 trillion in lost tax revenue over 10 years by making it easier for billionaires to evade taxes while increasing wait times for regular taxpayers' refunds and audits. The move prioritizes wealth protection for the ultra-rich over fiscal responsibility and middle-class financial wellbeing.Mar 18, 20256 tweets♥ 24.9K
Pat Ryan 🇺🇸@PatRyanUCTrump’s first week was great if you’re a mega-billionaire or Oath Keeper. It wasn’t so great for the rest of us. I know a lot of folks are feeling down right now, & trust me, I get it. But t...
SummaryDemocrats lost the November election by losing touch with everyday Americans, but the author argues the party can win by uniting around a clear message: fighting against corruption and for lower costs while Trump prioritizes billionaire interests through pardons and executive orders that harm healthcare, veterans, and working families.Jan 25, 202519 tweets♥ 29.9KStudents For Liberty@sflibertyIn 1825, a rich Welsh industrialist bought an entire American town to prove that socialism could work. He had the money, the buildings, the theory, and hundreds of eager followers waiting to move in....
SummaryIn 1825, wealthy industrialist Robert Owen purchased an entire Indiana town to create a socialist utopia where private property was eliminated and everyone earned equally. Despite ideal conditions and educated settlers, New Harmony collapsed within two years because workers lacked incentive to produce when rewards were equal regardless of effort, buildings decayed without individual ownership, and the community fractured under demands for conformity.Jul 1, 202610 tweets♥ 21.1K
SoSoValue@SoSoValueCrypto1/ 📅 On September 5 at 12:30 PM (UTC), The BLS will release the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report — the most important monthly indicator of labor market health. Expectations: +75K jobs (prior 73K) and...
SummaryThe BLS will release the Non-Farm Payrolls report on September 5 at 12:30 PM UTC, with expectations of +75K jobs and 4.3% unemployment. This is the most important monthly labor market indicator.Sep 5, 20252 tweets♥ 24.4K
boycat@boycatapp🚨 BREAKING: Denmark’s $25 BILLION teachers’ pension fund just cut all ties with Israeli state assets. This is one of the biggest financial boycotts yet — joining Norway’s $2 TRILLION wealth fund. R...
SummaryDenmark's $25 billion teachers' pension fund has divested from Israeli state assets, joining Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund in a major financial boycott movement. The announcement represents a significant escalation in the global divestment campaign against Israel.Sep 25, 20255 tweets♥ 20.4K
Mike Lee@BasedMikeLee🧵 1/ Until the 1930s, state and local governments outspent the federal government—combined. In 1900, states and localities handled most public services, from schools to roads. Federal spending was a...
SummaryThis thread traces how the federal government's share of spending grew from 2.7% of GDP in 1900 to 55% by 2019, arguing this represents unconstitutional centralization of power away from states and localities. The author advocates returning fiscal authority to states and communities through cutting federal mandates and reforming entitlements.Jun 7, 20258 tweets♥ 23.9K
Joni Ernst@SenJoniErnst🧵We can eliminate more than $2 trillion of waste in Washington in 22 easy steps. Here is how @elonmusk, @VivekGRamaswamy, and @DOGE can begin to trim the fat and #makeemsqueal. 👇
SummaryA proposal outlining 22 specific ways to eliminate over $2 trillion in government waste, including eliminating underutilized buildings, auditing improper tax payments, canceling inefficient infrastructure projects, and implementing better management practices across federal agencies.Nov 25, 202424 tweets♥ 22.8K
Senator Adam Schiff@SenAdamSchiffIt's midnight in Washington, and in case you're catching up... So far tonight, Republicans have blocked amendments that would: – Remove tariffs hurting families – Protect disaster response and recov...
SummaryA Twitter thread documents Republican senators blocking multiple amendments overnight that would protect workers' benefits, aid disaster relief, support Ukraine, and prevent tax cuts for billionaires, while arguing these votes represent a transfer of wealth from working Americans to the wealthy.Apr 5, 20253 tweets♥ 19.9K
Dean Blundell🇨🇦@ItsDeanBlundell🇨🇦 THREAD: Mark Carney just flipped the script on Donald Trump. “If we don’t get a deal in 30 days, the tariffs go up. Not down.” – PM Mark Carney, June 19, 2025 What it means—and why it’s a game-chan...
SummaryMark Carney, as PM, gave the U.S. 30 days to remove Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, threatening escalating counter-tariffs and a "Buy Canadian" procurement policy if no deal is reached by July 21. The move signals a shift in Canada's trade strategy from diplomatic negotiation to assertive sovereignty protection.Jun 20, 20255 tweets♥ 22.3K
Leo Siqueira@leosiqueirabrESCALA 6 X 1 “Leo, você deveria apoiar o projeto da Deputada Erika Hilton do PSOL, que acaba com a escala 6x1 e implementa a escala 4x3…” É verdade, como deputado seria mais fácil apoiar esse projet...
SummaryUm economista analisa as consequências da proposta de reduzir a escala de trabalho de 6x1 para 4x3, argumentando que aumentar custos trabalhistas sem ganhos de produtividade levaria a inflação, informalidade ou desemprego. Ele cita exemplos como a reforma das domésticas no Brasil e redução de horas em Portugal para demonstrar que políticas bem-intencionadas frequentemente prejudicam os trabalhadores que pretendem beneficiar.Nov 11, 202421 tweets♥ 24.9K
More Births@MoreBirthsA recent study found that giving men a pay raise led them to have more children, while giving women a pay raise led them to have fewer children. 🧵.
SummaryA study found that pay raises have opposite effects on fertility for men and women: raises led men to have more children but women to have fewer, likely because women face greater opportunity costs between work and childcare. The findings suggest policies addressing wage gaps may inadvertently reduce fertility rates among women.Feb 24, 20265 tweets♥ 21.4K
Brian Allen@allenanalysisThe Cato Institute is a libertarian think tank. It just published a 30-year study showing immigrants paid 14.5 trillion dollars more in taxes than they received in government benefits. Every single...
SummaryA Cato Institute study spanning 30 years found that immigrants paid $14.5 trillion more in taxes than they received in government benefits annually, earning and paying taxes at higher rates than their population share. The research shows that without immigrants, the U.S. deficit would be approximately triple its current level and public debt would exceed 200% of GDP, contradicting decades of political claims that immigrants drain resources.Apr 28, 202610 tweets♥ 13.9K
Andrés Felipe Arias@AndresFelArias🎓 Señor Presidente @petrogustavo, con todo respeto: usted perdió Política Monetaria con 2.8 y Economía Agraria con 2.2 en el Externado. 📌Anoche, en su alocución, quedó claro que no habilitó ninguna...
SummaryUn crítico analiza los errores económicos del Presidente Petro, señalando sus bajos calificativos en materias de política monetaria y economía agraria en la universidad, y cuestionando sus medidas sobre tasas de interés, restricciones agrícolas y reformas tributarias, comparándolas con el fracaso de políticas similares en Argentina.Apr 8, 20267 tweets♥ 13K
Twips | AI & Crypto@TwipsXKalian ngerasa ga sih, mall masih rame, antrian kopi masih panjang, restoran masih penuh. Padahal rupiah lagi di titik terlemah sepanjang sejarah dan ekonomi lagi susah. Nama fenomena ini adalah Lip...
SummaryIndonesia's busy malls and long coffee queues during rupiah's weakest point indicate the "Lipstick Effect"—consumers buying small affordable luxuries instead of major purchases during economic hardship. This creates a false sense of economic health; underlying data shows real economic distress including rupiah weakness, manufacturing contraction, and rising household debt.May 17, 20269 tweets♥ 16.5K
Rebecca Ryder 💙@rebecca_ryder21NHS hospital: I noticed the clock on the wall showed the wrong time. A nurse told me they knew, but they wouldn’t report it because replacing the battery through the NHS would cost £70. A £2 battery...
SummaryA thread exposing how NHS procurement practices result in massive markups on basic items—a £2 battery costs £70, a £10 HDMI cable costs £1,000 in military contracts—enriching private contractors while public services struggle with underfunding.Mar 13, 202610 tweets♥ 17.9K
The Kobeissi Letter@KobeissiLetterAbsolutely incredible. In an unprecedented move, South Korea's stock market just collapsed -44% in 40 days, erasing -$2 trillion in market cap. Now, South Korea's finance ministry has announced plan...
SummarySouth Korea's stock market crashed 44% in 40 days, losing $2 trillion in value after a 135% surge driven by AI-related gains in Samsung and SK Hynix. The collapse was triggered by extreme market concentration (50% in two stocks), record leverage through ETFs, and unprecedented retail trading, prompting government intervention with trading restrictions.Jul 29, 202612 tweets♥ 18.6K
Kalanit Saidon | VTuber@kalanit_saidonI don't normally get personal on here but I am in a very bad spot 😭 🧵 (1/?)
SummaryAn artist is facing financial hardship and potential job loss, having been given a 2-3 week performance improvement period at work while struggling with overdrafts and waiting for food stamp approval. They're opening emergency sketch commissions at $20 each to stay afloat until they can find new employment.May 19, 20263 tweets♥ 15.7K
Edgen@ask_edgen