Can we still trust US economic data? With Erica Groshen
The Economics Show
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Funding Cuts and Economic Data Challenges
This chapter explores how recent federal funding cuts have affected U.S. economic data collection and analysis, particularly through the closure of advisory committees and hiring freezes at key statistical agencies. It highlights the ongoing struggle to maintain data quality and proposes the establishment of a centralized entity to enhance the reliability and timeliness of economic indicators.
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