If the trend persists, it gives Americans leeway to propel the economy through increased spending, which could help the U.S. skirt a recession.
  • @ericjmorey
    3•1 year ago

    Yet comparisons of methodologies show little difference.

    • Pogogunner
      1•1 year ago

      Right, they did it for fun. Not to keep COLA low, or any other perverse incentive the government has.

      • @ericjmorey
        1•1 year ago

        They published their reasons for methodology adjustments. But you’ve made up your mind regardless of the facts.