Category: Economics
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Kansas employment situation, June 2021
In Kansas for June 2021, the labor force rose, the number of people working rose, and the unemployment rate rose, all compared to the previous month.
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Inflation jumps in June 2021
In June 2021, inflation rose faster than at any time since 2008.
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Counting jobs in Wichita
Since the start of the pandemic, has the employment situation in Wichita bounced back?
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Wichita employment situation, May 2021
For the Wichita metropolitan area in May 2021, the number of unemployed persons is down, the unemployment rate is down, and the number of people working is up when compared to the same month one year ago. The recent trend is exhibiting only small changes.
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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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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?
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Wichita employment situation, April 2021
For the Wichita metropolitan area in April 2021, the number of unemployed persons is down, the unemployment rate is down, and the number of people working is up when compared to the same month one year ago. The recent trend is exhibiting only small changes.