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Economists May Be Using Bad Data to Make Big Decisions

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Declining Survey Response Rates and the Quality of Data

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This chapter discusses the decline in survey response rates, focusing on the housing survey. It explores the acknowledgment of this problem by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau and raises concerns about data quality. It also hints at Americans' reluctance to participate, the Fed's response, and the impact on the upcoming election.

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