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Don’t Panic! Coronavirus, GDP, and Unemployment

This is no ordinary recession or depression, and it cannot be measured by ordinary means.

The US Labor Market: Weaker Than It Looks?

US employment figures point to a significant opportunity deficit for workers.

Four Headwinds to Economic Growth, Says Dallas Fed Chief

"I don't see GDP growth running away from us," Robert S. Kaplan said. "In fact, if we don't take wise actions from a policy point of view, I actually think potential GDP is likely to trend lower over the next number of years from where it is now."