Kawhi Salary, De Minimis, DeForestation

In this episode of Econ Nerds Live, hosts Matt Hill and Ariel Slonim discuss various economic topics, starting with the implications of Kawhi Leonard's signing with the LA Clippers. They explore the economics behind sports contracts, price ceilings, and market dynamics. The conversation shifts to a weekly news quiz covering economic regulations, including the de minimis loophole and its impact on trade. They also analyze misconceptions in the housing market, before concluding with a light-hearted discussion about a potential wedding-themed club and navigating child education.

01:08 Kawhi Leonard's NBA Signing and Economic Implications

13:22 Weekly News Quiz and Current Events Discussion

28:02 Ask the Experts: Understanding the De Minimis Exception

34:46 Econ Illiterate of the Week

40:16 Paper of the Week: Analyzing College Wage Premiums

41:55 Econ in the Wild: Weddings and weighted vests

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