As measured by the Consumer Price Index, inflation remained high in January 2022, and the rate accelerated. (more…)
Tag: Economics
Wichita since the start of the pandemic
How has Wichita fared since the start of the pandemic compared to other metropolitan areas? (more…)
Wichita employment situation, December 2021
For the Wichita metropolitan area in December 2021, the unemployment rate fell, as did the number of jobs. (more…)
Kansas Tax Revenue, January 2022
For January 2022, Kansas tax revenue was 18.7 percent greater than January 2021 and up 6.1 percent from December 2021. (more…)
Migration trends in Kansas and the Nation
New U.S. Census Bureau data shows that Kansas continues to have low rates of domestic migration, with more people moving from Kansas than moving to the state. (more…)
Kansas employment situation, December 2021
In Kansas for December 2021, the labor force fell, the number of people working rose slightly, and the unemployment rate fell, all compared to the previous month. (more…)
Kansas GDP, third quarter of 2021
In the third quarter of 2021, the Kansas economy contracted at the annual rate of 0.3 percent. Gross Domestic Product grew in 37 states, with Kansas ranking fortieth. (more…)
Inflation still high in December
In December 2021, inflation remains high, although the rate of increase has slowed. (more…)
Kansas tax revenue, December 2021
For December 2021, Kansas tax revenue was 15.6 percent greater than December 2020, and 42.0 percent more than November. (more…)
