Congressional Research Service Issues Fact Sheet on Economic Forecasts & Projections
February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet on economic forecasts and projections (No. R47295) on Feb. 15, 2023, by research librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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SUMMARY
Economic projections (also called forecasts) are predictions about the future behavior of economic and financial indicators. They can help lawmakers in assessing the likelihood of key events such as recessions, addressing budget and economic challenge . . .
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SUMMARY
Economic projections (also called forecasts) are predictions about the future behavior of economic and financial indicators. They can help lawmakers in assessing the likelihood of key events such as recessions, addressing budget and economic challenge . . .