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February 07, 2025
The periodic table of the elements is a common sight in classrooms and laboratories. Scientists can use the table to analyze reactivity among elements, predict chemical reactions, understand trends in periodic properties among different elements, and speculate on the properties of those yet to be discovered. At BLS, we have created our own periodic table. In place of elements, we highlight wages and employment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations. Full Text »
Alternative data sources for high-tech products in the CPI
Craig Brown, Jeremy Smucker