I think it would be beneficial to conduct such analysis at a subnational level, becuase the reality is the market dynamics in (eg.) the Bay are distinct from those in Chicagoland.

A similar macro-level analysis by the FT highlighted how certain states are in the midst of a positive economic expansion and others have fallen into a deep recessionary cycle [0].

I've also noticed HN cycles of pessimism and optimism shift significantly based on time zone - which could be attributed to this subnational malaise.

[0] - https://www.ft.com/content/e9be3e3f-2efe-42f7-b2d2-8ab3efea2...

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calvinmorrison 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

"is the US in a depression? 540$ for your first year to read FT!"

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Avicebron 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

You've missed the point kiddo

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alephnerd 3 hours ago | parent [-]

Not really. Different demographics and different subeconomies are feeling better or worse than others. CPI is also calculated at a subnational level as well.

Insurance, Rent, Food, and other fundamentals are all differently priced in different regions and subregions of the US.

Edit: cannot reply

> The racial diversion ...

This comment was not about race - both Oregon and West Virgina are majority white, but have entirely different demographics (urban heavy Oregon with the population centered around Portland versus rural primary WV with microagglomerations on the border of DMV and Huntington-Ashland).

And more critically, the fact that you assumed it as such betrays a lot about you.

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Avicebron 3 hours ago | parent [-]

The racial diversion is tiring and hedging by "it's all relative" is boring. The article is about zeitgeist..

	▲	donkeybeer a minute ago \| parent [-]
		Where is there anything about race in that comment? How on earth did you hallucinate that?