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Money Talks: The Disappearing Databases

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Challenges to Trust in Government Data Collection

This chapter explores the difficulties faced by statistical agencies like the BLS and Census Bureau in gathering accurate data amid budget cuts and public distrust. The discussion emphasizes the importance of reliable government data for economic understanding and the ramifications of diminishing trust in these measurements.

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