For economists trying to measure the health of an economy, there are a number of similar sounding but slightly different concepts that can confuse those without a background in macroeconomics. Two of ...

Political Calculations' initial estimate of median household income in June 2023 is $81,843. June 2023's estimate also remains below December 2022's inflation-adjusted peak of $81,909. The BEA made ...

Since July 2025, we've seen a significant divergence in the available monthly estimates, which suggests something not-so-boring is taking place in that data. Read more here.

Discover how tax cuts influence economic growth, consumer spending, and their impact on various income levels. Understand tax ...