Apples to Äpfel: Recent Inflation Trends in the G7
Inflation is top of mind globally. Comparing inflation across countries, however, is a lot easier said than done. In this post, the CEA introduces a...
Written Materials
On Anniversary of Equal Pay Act, Signs of Progress and Remaining Challenges for Women in the Labor Market
Since the Equal Pay Act was signed 60 years ago, women have made strides in educational attainment, employment, and pay. Gender gaps remain.
Grocery Inflation is Finally Showing Signs of Cooling
Ahead of next week’s data on May’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), CEA lays out 5 facts about grocery prices and their recent dynamics in this...
Comments on the May 2023 Consumer Price Index Report
Unsnarled Supply Chains Appear to Help Ease Goods Inflation
As supply chains have healed from the pandemic, recent data indicate that inflationary supply chain pressures may be easing. This post explores these recent developments.
Statement from Jared Bernstein on the Passing of William Spriggs
Employment Situation in May
The CEA's analysis of the May '23 Jobs report.
Wage Sensitivity in Non-Housing Services Inflation
CEA unpacks the underlying components of Non-Housing Services (NHS), classifying sectors by wage-sensitive and wage insensitive. Ultimately, wage-sensitive NHS has cooled from their peak, and...
This Mother’s Day, More Moms Back at Work, but Care Challenges Remain
Post-pandemic, mothers have reengaged with the labor force thanks to the robust recovery and ARP, but childcare challenges remain.
The Signal and the Noise, Part II: CPI Inflation
This morning, we learned that the April inflation was 0.4 percent since March and 4.9 percent since last April. Further, yearly inflation has declined since...
