All articles tagged with #government statistics
The suspension of ADP's access to employment data highlights the importance of government-produced economic data, as private sector sources, despite their value, cannot fully replace the comprehensive and reliable information provided by government agencies, especially during times of data collection disruptions like government shutdowns.
The article discusses concerns about the potential manipulation and loss of trust in government statistics, highlighting historical examples, recent political interference, and the importance of reliable data for decision-making, emphasizing that while private data sources can supplement, they cannot replace official statistics as a public good.
Monthly encounters of migrants at America's southern border have significantly decreased by 42% from a peak of 302,000 in December to roughly 180,000 since January, a development that could benefit President Joe Biden in an election year.