BLS firing, US Open, and the futility of presents

from Econ Nerds Live · host Matt Hill

In this episode of Econ Nerds Live, hosts Matt Hill and Ariel Slonim discuss various economic topics, including the recent turmoil at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) following the firing of its head. They explore the implications of this event on data accuracy and public trust in economic statistics. Additionally, they introduce a new segment called 'Economic Illiterate of the Week. Chapters00:00 News Quiz14:08 The BLS Firing and Its Implications31:37 Economic Illiteracy of the Week40:18 Consumer Surplus and DWLs of the weekBe sure to check out the Econ Nerds on youtube here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@EconNerds⁠

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