Measuring Race in US Economic Statistics: What Do We Know?
Sonya Ravindranath Waddell, John M. Abowd, Camille Busette, and Mark, Hugo Lopez
TL;DR
This paper discusses how race is measured in US economic statistics, highlighting current practices, challenges, and implications for policy and research.
Contribution
It provides an expert panel overview of the state of racial measurement in US economic data and explores its impact on policy and economic analysis.
Findings
Current racial measurement practices are inconsistent and limited.
Improved measurement is essential for equitable economic policy.
Expert insights highlight gaps and future directions in racial data collection.
Abstract
This article is an edited transcript of the session of the same name at the 38th Annual NABE Economic Policy Conference: Policy Options for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth. The panelists are experts from government and private research organizations.
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