The Christian Science Monitor

US economy: How strong is it?

Presidents tout the good news on their watch, and President Trump has been talking up positive economic numbers. But how good are they? Here are some different ways of looking at the data.

Q: How good is the gross domestic product number?

The United States economy notched a 4.1 percent annualized growth rate for this year’s second quarter, according to a July 27 report by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. That’s much faster than the roughly 2 percent that’s been typical since

Q: How does the “Trump economy” compare with President Barack Obama’s record during his final year in office?Q: Does the growth look sustainable?Q: How broad-based is the prosperity?Q: Where next for the economy?

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Christian Science Monitor

The Christian Science Monitor3 min read
‘We Grown Now’ Review: Amid Gritty Chicago Reality, Two Friends Embrace Childhood
Years ago I reviewed a movie set in a gang-ridden Black neighborhood in Los Angeles. I wrote that its portrayal of a young girl, whose innocence was undimmed by all the violence, seemed unbelievable. Not long after the review ran, I was invited to be
The Christian Science Monitor7 min read
Schools And An Immigrant Influx: What It Takes To Educate All Children
The girl with the ponytail and overalls has four favorite sports. “Fútbol, básquet, béisbol, y fútbol americano,” she tells her class in Spanish, seated in a circle on a rug.  A new teacher at Eagleton Elementary in Denver tells the class it will pra
The Christian Science Monitor4 min readInternational Relations
Ukraine Is Trying To Rally New Troops. Vets Say Weapons Are More Urgent.
While Ukraine’s tired service members wait for military aid from the West amid increased attacks from Russia, they received some welcome news this week. On Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed new measures into law that are intended to boost

Related Books & Audiobooks