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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Executive Order 14337 formally revokes the 2021 order that aimed to promote competition in the American economy. By rescinding Executive Order 14036, the Administration signals a shift in federal priorities…

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The GAO examined the voluntary carbon market, where organizations buy credits to offset emissions, but found ongoing concerns about integrity and transparency. Studies show many credits may not represent real…

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The President has extended the suspension of certain tariffs on imports from China, following ongoing trade discussions aimed at addressing reciprocity and national security concerns. This move builds on earlier…

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Access to credit in the U.S. is far from equal—your race, family income, and even hometown can shape your financial future. By age 25, many Black Americans and those from…

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This paper explores new methods for improving economic statistics by combining survey responses with administrative and third-party data. By leveraging these linked data sources, researchers can reduce reporting burdens, enhance…

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The 2030 Census is already in motion, with the Census Bureau testing new methods to cut costs, improve accuracy, and adapt to technological changes. Key shifts include reducing door-to-door address…

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