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Justin Wolfers explains that revisions to the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs reports are not a scandal but a sign that the measurement process is working as intended.
He notes that initial jobs data is published before all information is available, and as more data comes in, the estimates are adjusted. Wolfers emphasizes that this update process reflects a proper functioning system, not corruption.
Wolfers has previously commented on economic systems driven by current data. He explained that Social Security is funded by current workers to pay for retirees, creating challenges as demographics shift. In an earlier note, he described how stock prices respond to expectations for future business conditions.