Daniel Posthumus

New piece out with my amazing mentors @econJaredB, @nealemahoney, and @weakinstrument on why people haven't yet acclimated to higher prices and the work that needs to be done to support working families. econjared.substack.com/p/whats-taking…

if you've ever wanted to hire an economist with training in energy systems and ML from MIT, who also runs a progress magazine and has lots of strategy experience, now's your chance! I need to be 75% remote from Aug - Dec and then back to the States.

I come bearing hope from the future.

It’s the age of electricity and America isn’t ready. Virtually every goal that Americans care about requires big changes to the power grid. I’m in @nytopinion today on why power bills are going up, whether AI is to blame, & what we need to do about it: nytimes.com/interactive/20…

I certainly did, and I’ll never make that mistake again (hopefully I even have an opportunity to take something like this for granted again). Should’ve watched every minute he played the last 6 years.

I am an adult whose wellbeing does not hinge on the success of a sports team. I am an adult whose wellbeing does not hinge on the success of a sports team. I am an adult whose wellbeing does not hinge on the success of a sports team. I am an adult whose wellbeing does not hinge—

Mike Konczal (@mtkonczal) has another great piece looking specifically at the vibecession's homogeneity. newsletter.mikekonczal.com/p/is-the-vibec…

Jared and I argue it's the price level that matters. Check out his piece teeing up our forthcoming longer piece here: econjared.substack.com/p/links-to-one…

New piece out with my amazing mentors @econJaredB, @nealemahoney, and @weakinstrument on why people haven't yet acclimated to higher prices and the work that needs to be done to support working families. econjared.substack.com/p/whats-taking…

Derek Thompson (@DKThomp) has a wonderful piece out this morning on broader unhappiness and malaise among Americans. Affordability is at the heart of this; if everyday working people can't afford a good life, we shouldn't be surprised the vibes are bad. derekthompson.org/p/if-americas-…

Excellent day to make that statement given that we just published a report TODAY showing renewables overtook coal power in 2025 for the first time in over 100 years. The share of coal power has been consistently falling for over a decade now and will continue to do so.

lets run it back

@scarrithereis @UCBerkeley @berkeleyecon 🐐🐐 Every taco tuesday (and thursday) we've shared has been an honor, and Berkeley is getting an absolute star. Can't wait to see you fix Italy's track-based educational system

Long time in the making: I’m officially starting my PhD in Economics this fall at UC Berkeley! Couldn’t be happier to stay in California, move to the other side of the Bay, and begin an exciting next chapter. @UCBerkeley @berkeleyecon

My parents and brother have been my biggest supporters since day one — from my dad scribbling through my 3rd grade math to my mom reviewing every word of every essay I wrote. They taught me what it means to be a lifelong learner.

Boston is a long way from Yokosuka, Japan. I owe so much to Nile C. Kinnick High School and the teachers there who pushed me to dream bigger. Once a red devil, always a red devil!

I'm thrilled to announce that I've accepted an offer to join BU-Questrom's Business Economics program in Fall 2026! I can't wait to work with and learn from the amazing faculty at Questrom and BU Econ. I want to thank the countless people who supported me along the way. 🧵