Author: Bob Weeks
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Prices generally rise, but not all
While the price level as measured by the Consumer Price Index generally increases when considering all items, individual items may take different paths.
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Kansas GDP, first quarter of 2021
In the first quarter of 2021, the Kansas economy grew at the annual rate of 7.3 percent. Gross Domestic Product grew in all states, with Kansas performing better than most states.
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Income tax rates and taxes paid
Is there a relationship between marginal tax rates and tax dollars collected? Not much.
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Kansas employment situation, May 2021
In Kansas for May 2021, the labor force rose, the number of people working fell, and the unemployment rate was unchanged, all compared to the previous month.
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Labor productivity in Kansas
In labor productivity, Kansas is in the middle of the nation, but ranks better among neighboring states.
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Chart: Coffee and cell phone service
While the price level as measured by the Consumer Price Index generally increases when considering all items, individual items may take different paths
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Inflation has (maybe) accelerated
The Consumer Price Index is rising, although not evenly for every item category.
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Counting jobs in Kansas
Since the start of the pandemic, has the employment situation in Kansas bounced back?



