Tag: economic_analysis

CFTC Appoints Dr. Patrick J. Schorno as Chief Economist

1 Jun 2026 10:13 a.m.

CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig announced Dr. Patrick J. Schorno as the new chief economist. Dr. Schorno will advise the Commission, integrating economic analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and research into the agency's mission, enhancing its regulatory framework.

Politics and Government Business Federal Government Economy Financial Markets Employment and Labor CFTC Patrick J. Schorno Chief Economist Michael S. Selig Economic Analysis Regulatory Affairs Appointments
Nearly 10% of U.S. Counties Faced Persistent High Poverty for Two Decades

26 Feb 2026 4:13 p.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

A new analysis reveals that 309 U.S. counties, primarily in the South, experienced poverty rates of 20% or higher for twenty consecutive years, impacting approximately 16% of the nation's population.

Business Social Issues Economy Poverty Counties American Community Survey South Economic Analysis Census Bureau U.S. Census Bureau