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Musings from Mackinac Bridge: Three Ways to Measure Economy Offer Different Perspectives
A blog post from BEA Director Vipin Arora
Mackinac Bridge—which connects the Upper and Lower parts of Michigan—is a marvel. So much so that I find it difficult, if not impossible, to appreciate the scale and grandeur of the bridge from just one vantage point. Driving on it, for example, offers a different experience than looking at it from nearby St. Ignace. And the view is awe inspiring from the water. We are looking at the same…
BEA Milestone: We’ve Got Your ‘Harmonized’ Number
A blog post from BEA Director Vipin Arora
I recently bought a pair of shorts that fit just right. They were so good that I bought a pair of jeans from the same brand. Somehow—and we've all been here—the jeans fit tighter than the shorts, even though they were made by the same company. This isn't too different from what I sometimes go through as a data user.