CEI data and research

Tools for exploring policy and the economy.

Open a tool below to explore economic data, build publication-ready maps, or browse CEI work products.

Tools

Price indicators

Explore Consumer Price Index series from BLS — compare inflation trends across categories and time periods.

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Payroll employment

Browse national payroll employment series by sector using BLS Current Employment Statistics data.

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Labor market rates

Track the unemployment rate, labor force participation, and other CPS rate series from BLS monthly data.

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State map creator

Turn state-level values into clear, customizable maps ready for analysis and publication.

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Work products

Browse and review CEI research, commentary, and other published work products.

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Competitive Enterprise Institute

Data and research tools for policy analysis.