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May 2, 2026ยทarxiv.org

The AI Layoff Trap

In competitive markets, firms face a powerful trap.

When AI displaces workers, each company captures the full cost savings from automation. But the resulting drop in consumer spending hurts demand across the entire market.

May 2, 2026ยทsubstack.com

Why Warm Countries Are Poorer: The Mountain Hypothesis

This two-part article published few months back is perfect for going down the rabbit hole on a weekend.

The post argues that mountains are an underrated driver of why many warm and tropical countries stay poorer. Near the equator, people move to higher altitudes to escape extreme heat.