Thomas Stapleford

Thomas Stapleford is a historian at the University of Notre Dame, known for his expertise in the political history of economic statistics. He authored 'The Cost of Living in America: A Political History of Economic Statistics,' which explores the intricacies of how economic data is calculated and interpreted. His insights have been particularly relevant in discussions surrounding the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), especially in the context of political pressures on data reporting. Stapleford's commentary on the firing of Erika McEntarfer and the subsequent implications for the BLS reflects his deep understanding of the historical interplay between politics and economic data.