Scott Curtin

Apr 19, 2023 | bls.gov | Thesia I. Garner |Brett Matsumoto |Jake Schild |Scott Curtin

Article This study provides an update on the work being done by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to produce a research-based consumption measure and explores its potential use in poverty and inequality analysis. For this study, and for most U.S.-based studies in the literature, the Consumer Expenditure Surveys serve as the base to develop the measure.

Feb 28, 2023 | bls.gov | Scott Curtin

February 2023 | Vol. 12 / No. 5 PRICES & SPENDING The Consumer Expenditure Surveys (CE) provide the most detailed data on expenditures, income, and demographic characteristics collected directly from U.S. consumers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).