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Read these reports to understand the financial forces that affect daily American life. Discover how exports and imports impact US taxes and debt, plus learn about inflation and other economic indicators.

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Antitrust investigations have declined since the 1970s

Antitrust investigations by the Department of Justice have declined, from a high of 593 investigations in 1971 to 100 in 2017. Since the earliest year of data available, there have been two periods of significant antitrust activities - the early 1970s and late 1990s.

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Economy
How is the middle class changing?

The middle class in the US is getting older, working less, and earning less. Support from government programs are making up the difference.

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Economy
Federal farm subsidies: What the data says

Here’s a breakdown of how the federal government has played a role in aiding the nation’s farms through subsidies such as direct payments, crop insurance, and loans.

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Economy
The cost of the longest US government shutdown

The 2019 federal government shutdown was the longest shutdown in US history. How much did the shutdown cost us?

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