This paper investigates various output gap measures in a simple inflation forecasting framework. Reflecting the cyclical position of an economy, an (unobservable) output gap has important implications ...

Elementary and secondary schools provide a wide range of services to diverse groups of students, including students with disabilities and English language learners, at differing costs. The exploratory ...

Tasked with measuring and reporting on performance, today’s State and local governments face multiple challenges in how they implement a performance measurement program. It often starts with a general ...

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For economists trying to measure the health of an economy, there are a number of similar sounding but slightly different concepts that can confuse those without a background in macroeconomics. Two of ...

Boosting jobs and revenue through innovation is the goal of many governments and businesses. Innovation, however, is difficult to measure, partly because it means different things to different groups.

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