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U.S. productivity plummeted in Q4, and reopening the economy might be why

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Mar 4, 2021
The measure fell at the steepest rate in 40 years, but that might not be as ominous as it sounds — if the trend is short term.
Less productive businesses like restaurants have started to reopen, which may be causing national productivity data to decline.
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How economic data has been distorted during COVID-19

by Janet Nguyen
Aug 20, 2020
Let’s do the numbers … but with more context.
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How economists are keeping up in the fast-paced COVID-19 recession

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 23, 2020
Quarterly and monthly data, like GDP and the unemployment rate, don't really give us a picture of what is happening today.
Economists are using real-time data in the COVID-19 pandemic and recession.
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Economic disruption could lead to less reliable economic data

by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 12, 2020
The COVID-19 epidemic may make it harder for government agencies to track and report rapid changes in the U.S. economy.
Economic data could become less reliable as people change their behaviors during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Our economy has changed. Should our economic indicators change, too?

by Mitchell Hartman and Tony Wagner
Nov 26, 2019
That question stumped Kai and Molly on this week's "Make Me Smart." Here's the answer.
Don't count manufacturing out yet.
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Why this yield curve inversion could be different

by Justin Ho
Aug 14, 2019
This time around, it may not be telling us that a recession's on the way.
Investors, spooked by economic fears, dumped stocks on Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 800 points. Above, the New York Stock Exchange.
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Making sense of stats that don't make sense

by Justin Ho
May 17, 2019
Don't question your sanity when economic indicators point in opposite directions.
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Could the latest government jobs data show the economy is slowing?

by Ben Bradford
Feb 12, 2019
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey — aka JOLTS — may be pointing to a downturn. Today's report should tell us more.
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey — aka JOLTS — may be pointing to a downturn. Today's report should tell us more.
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Why lower unemployment doesn't mean higher inflation

by Mitchell Hartman
Oct 3, 2014
Inflation hawks see the specter of higher wages and prices in lower unemployment numbers, as workers gain leverage versus bosses.
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The JOLTS report, or how secure you feel about your job

by Dan Gorenstein
Sep 9, 2014
What this report tells us outside the numbers.
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