Insights for Navigating an Uncertain World
🚨US BLS Disability survey went to a new all time high of 36.768 million in May.
— Edward Dowd (@DowdEdward) June 10, 2026
Last high was November 2025 at 36.638 million.
Notice the 3 sigma trend change that has occurred since February of 2021.
In a little over 5 years the survey has added about 6 plus million folks… pic.twitter.com/fPhjMobolH
Mark Skidmore is Professor of Economics at Michigan State University where he holds the Morris Chair in State and Local Government Finance and Policy. His research focuses on topics in public finance, regional economics, and the economics of natural disasters. Mark created the Lighthouse Economics website and blog to share economic research and information relevant for navigating tumultuous times. View more posts
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