An Economist Explains: How to Sort Facts From Fictions - The New York Times

In public debates about economic policy, it can be hard to separate real insights from political posturing. But a few simple rules of thumb can help. Start with information you can count on. Crucial economic statistics — like the unemployment rate, inflation or gross domestic product — are generally produced free of political influence.....
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/08/business/economic-facts-political-fictions.html