The Bureau of Labor Statistics is reducing or ending the collection of data that is used to calculate the Consumer Price Index. By Ben Casselman Federal Reserve policymakers have stressed that their ...

(Editor’s note: The federal government has removed several web pages linked to in this brief. Where possible, links to archived versions have been inserted.) Data are the cornerstone of public health ...

Chad M. Topaz and Tyrone Bass suggest five steps researchers can take to make more inclusive choices when collecting and analyzing data. Colleges and universities are investing heavily in data science ...

The cutbacks would have “minimal impact,” the government said, but economists warned of reduced confidence in inflation data produced by a struggling statistical system. By Ben Casselman The Bureau of ...

Survey work is a series of complex processes. At the outset, there is sample and questionnaire design, as well as field training. During the data collection stage, there is monitoring and remedial ...

Data is the foundation of modern business strategy and the fuel for AI applications. It drives decision-making, optimizes operations, and creates personalized customer experiences, enabling businesses ...

To understand the importance of reliable data to economic policymaking, think about driving without an accurate speedometer. Knowing when to press on the brakes and when to push down on the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Henkin helps organizations and individuals innovate and grow. We are all swimming in an ocean of data. Every click, every ...