Tag: Economics
Kansas Employment Situation, August 2024
In Kansas in August 2024, the labor force rose, the number of jobs was unchanged, and the unemployment rate rose compared to the previous month. Over the year, Kansas is near the midpoint of states in job growth.
Comparing Obama and Trump Economies on Growth
The United States economy grew while Donald J. Trump was president, until the pandemic. How does this growth compare with the previous administration?
Comparing Obama and Trump Economies on Jobs
Many jobs were gained during the Trump administration until the pandemic struck. How did this growth compare to the prior administration?
Personal Consumption Expenditures, pre- and post-Covid
Comparing real, inflation-adjusted personal consumption expenditures before and after the Covid pandemic, attempting to remove the effect of the pandemic.
Real Disposable Personal Income, pre- and post-Covid
Comparing real disposable personal income before and after the Covid pandemic, attempting to remove the effect of the pandemic.
Kansas Tax Revenue, August 2024
For August 2024, Kansas tax revenue was 4.0 percent higher than August 2023, and 3.5 percent higher than estimated.
The Greatest Economy
Looking at economic growth during presidencies.
Economists on Election Issues
Surveying economists on important topics in the current election.
Real (Inflation-Adjusted) Personal Income Excluding Transfers, Pre- and post-Covid
Comparing real (inflation-adjusted) personal income excluding current transfer receipts before and after the Covid pandemic, attempting to remove the effect of the pandemic.
