Obama Performance Meter Draft

How should measure the performance of the Obama Presidency ?

Here are some basic metrics the Evil Black Economist will be tracking the in the second term of the Obama Administration.  This is a draft proposal.


Short Term (1-4 Years)

Good Jobs Created
Good Jobs Created divided by Population Growth
Unemployment Rate
Inflation Rate
Median Income
Approval Rating
Generic short term happiness measure (TBD)
Liberal vs. Conservative Budget and Spending Priorities

Long Term (4-10 Years)

Good Jobs Created

Good Jobs Created divided by Population Growth

Unemployment Rate

Child Poverty

Educational Attainment

Long term happiness measure (TBD)

Debt to GDP