If the trend persists, it gives Americans leeway to propel the economy through increased spending, which could help the U.S. skirt a recession.
  • Pogogunner
    1•1 year ago

    Right, they did it for fun. Not to keep COLA low, or any other perverse incentive the government has.

    • @ericjmorey@lemmy.world
      1•1 year ago

      They published their reasons for methodology adjustments. But you’ve made up your mind regardless of the facts.