SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Pastimes : The Justa & Lars Honors Bob Brinker Investment Club
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Investor2 who wrote (10308)12/7/1999 12:45:00 PM
From: Wally Mastroly  Read Replies (1) of 15132
 
Re: "..How can we trust their data?..." - because Dr. Greenshades says no politics involved <g> (I know, he said non-political, that doesn't necessarily mean accurate).

10:22 GREENSPAN: ECONOMY BENEFITS FROM NON-POLITICAL NATURE OF GOVERNMENT STATISTICS

Besides, would any government agency lie to the American people <BG>

-

On a more serious note (not to make excuses for revisions to government statistics):

>..Productivity is the key to economic growth. It's the only way the pie can get bigger. If firms can be more productive, both workers and owners can make more money without raising prices for customers. Heightened productivity drives down prices and keeps a lid on inflationary pressures.

However, productivity is very hard to measure, especially in the services where the concept of a "unit" of output is elusive...<

cbs.marketwatch.com
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News