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Job Gains: A Matter of Estimation
The Labor Department's method for calculating job gains relies on a substantial yet incomplete survey, leading to figures that represent educated guesses rather than definitive counts. Recent discrepancies in reported job growth have significant implications, particularly given that these figures are pivotal to the political narrative of President Biden and Vice President Harris. Moreover, the delay in releasing critical data further undermines confidence in the reported statistics.