CF relies on a strong functional form restriction. IV does not. Discussed in Berry-Haile Handbook chapter, but key result is from Blundell and Matzkin.

Wishing courage and good luck to the folks at BLS. I know you will continue to make honest statistics, including revisions. I hope you get to publish honest numbers despite intimidation from the political side.

If "decency" is defined as being outraged by outrageous un-American behavior (vs. sharing a particular political view) you will find it.

yes please