Thursday assorted links

1. “First, female innovators are less connected than men. Second, at short network distances, researchers (especially men) adopt women’s ideas less.”

2. China coal consumption fact of the day uh oh.

3. John Cochrane on Bob Hall and consumption.

4. Are high stock prices and tech stagnation compatible?

5. OECD on the macro productivity gains from AI.  One of the better estimates in my view.

6. How to host world class dinner parties.

7. Some reservations about the lead and crime link.