Macroeconomic Measurement

The Inelastic Side of Inflation

We can see that our inflation concern has become inelastic when we look at the basic groceries that are more expensive.

How U.S. Inflation Compares to Other Countries

Looking at 46 countries, we can ask if global inflation is similar to what we are experiencing in the United States.

How the U.S. Debt Compares to Other Countries

With U.S. government debt at a $30 trillion all time high, we can look inside and beyond our borders to decide if we are borrowing too much.

Where the World Economy Is Moving

Looking at the history of the center of global economic activity, we wind up with a boomerang that starts and ends in the East.

The Best Country In The World

Because “we treasure what we measure,” it is crucial to decide whether you agree with the criteria for choosing the 2021 country of the year.

The Tangles in Our Supply Chain

Globally creating supply chain tangles, the pandemic produced labor shortages and shipping distortions that the system couldn’t handle.

The People With the Most and Least Inflation

While monthly CPI reports emphasize the average increase in prices, we can also use it to see the differences in household spending.

Where the U.S. Is Shrinking

Whether measuring the height of a mountain or the size of the GDP, we need a similar kind of statistical consistency.

How a House Builds the GDP

The U.S.  Census Bureau has a visualization that shows some of what we use to build a house, how much we spent (as a country), and how many jobs were created during 2018 and 2019. Let’s take a look. Housing-Related…

Renters, Landlords, and the Eviction Moratorium

The eviction moratoriums that affect renters and landlords require tradeoffs from millions of individuals and businesses.