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. (more…)
Tag: Economics
Income tax rates and taxes paid
Is there a relationship between marginal tax rates and tax dollars collected? Not much. (more…)
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. (more…)
Labor productivity in Kansas
In labor productivity, Kansas is in the middle of the nation, but ranks better among neighboring states. (more…)
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. (more…)
Inflation has (maybe) accelerated
The Consumer Price Index is rising, although not evenly for every item category. (more…)
Counting jobs in Kansas
Since the start of the pandemic, has the employment situation in Kansas bounced back? (more…)
Kansas tax revenue, May 2021
For May 2021, Kansas tax revenue was 134.7 percent greater than May 2020. Over the eleven months of the current fiscal year, revenue is 27.7 percent higher than at the same point of the previous year. There are important caveats to consider. (more…)
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. (more…)
