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The BLS has a $700 million budget. What's its ROI?

09 Sep 2025

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Budget cuts may be in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' future. But the data collected by the BLS is critical for federal decisionmaking. In this episode, we calculate if the $700 million investment is worthwhile. Plus: Firms that spend the most on AI slash tons of jobs, economic uncertainty drives up the price of gold, and mortgage rates fall — which is good for buyers but a bad sign for the overall economy.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

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