Strategic Goal 5: Economic Data

Produce timely and accurate data on the economic conditions of workers and their families

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The ability of markets to create jobs and spur commerce is contingent upon sound economic data to guide and inform policy and investment decisions. The Department recognizes that maintaining the Nation’s economic recovery, and assuring good jobs for everyone, is grounded in the availability of objective, timely, accurate, and relevant economic statistics.

Stakeholder(s):

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) helps the Department realize the “good jobs” vision by providing sound and impartial information on labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.

Objective(s):

Outcome Goal 5.1: Information

Performance Goal BLS 5.1: Timeliness, Accuracy, and Relevance

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