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Nonfarm business labor productivity down 4.6 percent in second quarter 2022 


August 12, 2022
Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 4.6 percent in the second quarter of 2022, as output decreased 2.1 percent and hours worked increased 2.6 percent. Over the past 10 years, the change in nonfarm business labor productivity has ranged from −7.4 percent (in first quarter 2022) to 10.3 percent (second quarter 2020). Full Text »
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How does consumer spending differ among households in California, Texas, and New York? A new BLS data product can tell us

For the first time, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data users can now explore consumer spending by state. This Beyond the Numbers article shows some ways that new CE information can be used. By focusing on the 2017 state expenditure profiles for California, Texas, and New York, we will explore how expenditure patterns differ among the households of these states.
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