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Updated Experimental Ultimate Host Economy...
The Bureau of Economic Analysis is refining how it tracks where U.S. multinational investment ultimately lands, beyond the first country in the ownership chain. Many U.S. firms route funds through…
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Health Inclusive Poverty Measure in the United...
The Health Inclusive Poverty Measure (HIPM) provides a deeper look at economic well-being by incorporating the value of health insurance into both poverty thresholds and household resources. In 2024, the…
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Executive Order 14351: The Gold Card
This executive order establishes the “Gold Card” visa program, designed to attract foreign entrepreneurs and investors who make a substantial financial gift to the United States. Individuals contributing $1 million—or…
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Household Income in States and Metropolitan Areas:...
The Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey shows that median household income in the U.S. rose 2% from 2023, reaching $81,604. Income growth varied across states and metropolitan areas, with…
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How the Universal Service Fund Can Better Serve...
The Universal Service Fund (USF) is facing calls for reform as broadband deployment goals are largely met. This report argues that continuing to subsidize Internet service providers’ operating costs wastes…
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How Reducing Federal R&D Reduces GDP Growth
Federal investments in research and development are a cornerstone of U.S. innovation and economic growth. This report shows that cutting R&D by 20 percent would save $620 billion in the…
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Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates: 2023
The Census Bureau’s 2025 release of Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) presents county- and school district-level income and poverty data for 2023. Median household income across U.S. counties…
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Defense Workforce
GAO’s September 2025 report reviews how the Department of Defense is addressing challenges in recruiting and retaining Federal Wage System (FWS) employees—the skilled blue-collar workforce that keeps bases, depots, and…
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Childless Women Aged 30-44: 1976-2024
The chart highlights long-term changes in childlessness among U.S. women aged 30–44. Since 1976, the share of women without children has generally climbed, with notable increases in the 30–34 and…
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China Plans to Dominate a Key Semiconductor...
This report examines China’s bid to control the global polysilicon supply chain—a material vital for semiconductors and solar panels. Massive subsidies, cheap energy, and strategic land policies have fueled Chinese…
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Executive Order 14346: Modifying the Scope of...
Executive Order 14346 revises U.S. tariff policy to align with new trade and security arrangements. It updates lists of goods exempt from reciprocal tariffs, adjusts the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and…
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Executive Order 14345: Implementing the United...
A new Executive Order (14345) implements the United States–Japan trade agreement, reshaping tariffs and strengthening economic ties. It sets a 15% baseline duty on most Japanese imports while easing rates…
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Economic Snapshots by Industry and Geography: A...
The U.S. Census Bureau’s new snapshot highlights how industries across the country performed in 2023, breaking down revenue, employment, and payroll by region. From hospitals in New England to manufacturing…
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Rethinking Inflation Heterogeneity: Evidence From...
This research challenges the common view that low-income households always face higher inflation than wealthier ones. Using new income-stratified PCE price indices aligned with national accounts, the study finds that…
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How Digital Services Empower SMEs and Start-Ups
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face persistent challenges—limited capital, talent shortages, and lower productivity compared to larger firms. Digital services like AI, cloud computing, and e-commerce platforms are reshaping how…
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