Maintaining and Enhancing Labor Statistics during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) continued to produce key employment statistics while reengineering operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In-person data collection moved to electronic, deadlines were adjusted, and flexibilities were implemented to get the job done, all while mainta...

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Published in:AEA papers and proceedings 2021-05, Vol.111, p.317-320
Main Author: Beach, William W.
Format: Article
Language:English
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INNOVATIONS IN MEASURING THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF COVID-19
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Summary:The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) continued to produce key employment statistics while reengineering operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In-person data collection moved to electronic, deadlines were adjusted, and flexibilities were implemented to get the job done, all while maintaining confidentiality and data quality. Opportunities arose, such as collection of new information from households and businesses on changes that resulted from the pandemic. This is a story that continues to unfold and will transform the way BLS moves forward. This paper focuses on changes in BLS operations and in the economy as reflected in BLS data.
ISSN:2574-0768
2574-0776
DOI:10.1257/pandp.20211048