“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.”
– Oft repeated by Mark Twain but of unknown origin
The Through Line: For decades, the depth, breadth and quality of U.S. economic statistics have been applauded around the world. Data integrity is paramount because these numbers form the basis for a wide variety of undertakings – from compensation decisions to tax brackets. This week’s guest contributors shed light on whether the statistics can still be trusted.
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