Matthew Cole
@mtcoleecon.bsky.social
International Trade Economist
Oregon did not win that game, Iowa lost it… and that’s the worst feeling
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Oregon did not win that game, Iowa lost it… and that’s the worst feeling
Wife just told me republicans are trying to eliminate the PCAOB. Seems like the right thing to do, particularly going into a recession cause I can’t imagine any accounting fraud happening then…
April 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Wife just told me republicans are trying to eliminate the PCAOB. Seems like the right thing to do, particularly going into a recession cause I can’t imagine any accounting fraud happening then…
Reposted by Matthew Cole
How Tariffs Affect Trade Deficits...
... a new paper with amazing trade economist Arnaud Costinot.
Many politicians and the general public expect tariffs to reduce imports lower imports and thus work to close a trade deficit.
Economists typically say "not so fast"...
🧵1/n
... a new paper with amazing trade economist Arnaud Costinot.
Many politicians and the general public expect tariffs to reduce imports lower imports and thus work to close a trade deficit.
Economists typically say "not so fast"...
🧵1/n
April 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
How Tariffs Affect Trade Deficits...
... a new paper with amazing trade economist Arnaud Costinot.
Many politicians and the general public expect tariffs to reduce imports lower imports and thus work to close a trade deficit.
Economists typically say "not so fast"...
🧵1/n
... a new paper with amazing trade economist Arnaud Costinot.
Many politicians and the general public expect tariffs to reduce imports lower imports and thus work to close a trade deficit.
Economists typically say "not so fast"...
🧵1/n
Reposted by Matthew Cole
if i had to suffer through Tariff Day, at least i got to spend it with the world’s most amazing trade nerds — THANKS to the incomparable Soumaya Keynes for cohosting, and to Doug Irwin (history), Kathleen Claussen (law), and Maury Obstfeld (dollar) for sharing their brilliance on this week’s show
NEW EPISODE
Old friend @soumayakeynes.ft.com joins @chadpbown.com on an emergency episode explaining President Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement. They cover history, the dollar, and even the U.S. legal system to clarify what we know about the tariff actions so far.
Old friend @soumayakeynes.ft.com joins @chadpbown.com on an emergency episode explaining President Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement. They cover history, the dollar, and even the U.S. legal system to clarify what we know about the tariff actions so far.
207. What happened on Trump’s tariff day
Soumaya Keynes joins to cohost an emergency episode explaining President Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement.
tradetalkspodcast.com
April 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
if i had to suffer through Tariff Day, at least i got to spend it with the world’s most amazing trade nerds — THANKS to the incomparable Soumaya Keynes for cohosting, and to Doug Irwin (history), Kathleen Claussen (law), and Maury Obstfeld (dollar) for sharing their brilliance on this week’s show
I'm waiting for Weird Al to release the song "Hello recession my old friend" in the key of Simon and Garfunkel...
The sound of chaos? The sound of insanity? The sound of prisoner's dilemma? ....
The sound of chaos? The sound of insanity? The sound of prisoner's dilemma? ....
April 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I'm waiting for Weird Al to release the song "Hello recession my old friend" in the key of Simon and Garfunkel...
The sound of chaos? The sound of insanity? The sound of prisoner's dilemma? ....
The sound of chaos? The sound of insanity? The sound of prisoner's dilemma? ....
about 5 years ago, I gave a 5 minute talk about tariffs for my local chamber of commerce. Unfortunately, it is still relevant today. 10 utils to anyone who can beat the one comment the video received... that's not about the amazing still picture...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgeT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgeT...
Econ 101 | A Primer on Tariffs and Trade | Matt Cole
YouTube video by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
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April 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
about 5 years ago, I gave a 5 minute talk about tariffs for my local chamber of commerce. Unfortunately, it is still relevant today. 10 utils to anyone who can beat the one comment the video received... that's not about the amazing still picture...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgeT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgeT...
A chance to work with @chadbown.bsky.social ?!?
I may apply.
I may apply.
🆕 JOB AD! 🆕
TARIFFS are here. More are coming.
Do you love working with DATA and making CHARTS?
Do you want to use ECONOMICS in real time?
@piie.com is hiring a Research Analyst for International Trade. Come and work for/with me.
APPLY today 👉 www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/41...
TARIFFS are here. More are coming.
Do you love working with DATA and making CHARTS?
Do you want to use ECONOMICS in real time?
@piie.com is hiring a Research Analyst for International Trade. Come and work for/with me.
APPLY today 👉 www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/41...
March 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A chance to work with @chadbown.bsky.social ?!?
I may apply.
I may apply.
Woke up this morning to a wonderful email from @chadbown.bsky.social...
Trade Talks is BACK!!
tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/201-...
Trade Talks is BACK!!
tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/201-...
201. Trade Talks is back. And so is President Trump.
Tariffs from the new President call for an emergency relaunch of the longstanding trade podcast. Aime Williams (Financial Times) joins to explain.
tradetalkspodcast.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Woke up this morning to a wonderful email from @chadbown.bsky.social...
Trade Talks is BACK!!
tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/201-...
Trade Talks is BACK!!
tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/201-...
Seeing that the threat of tariffs on Mexico and Canada are not taken away, but merely paused reminds me of Pierce and Schott (2016 AER)... threats of tariffs alone are distortionary.
February 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Seeing that the threat of tariffs on Mexico and Canada are not taken away, but merely paused reminds me of Pierce and Schott (2016 AER)... threats of tariffs alone are distortionary.
Apple has problems with the iPhone 16 pro that the last two updates haven’t fixed. Here are two pictures of an internet speed test. 1. My 16 pro and 2. 4 year old iPad mini
January 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Apple has problems with the iPhone 16 pro that the last two updates haven’t fixed. Here are two pictures of an internet speed test. 1. My 16 pro and 2. 4 year old iPad mini