The Real Economy
A monthly publication for middle market business leaders
THE REAL ECONOMY
The US middle market makes up nearly 40 percent of the country’s economy and employs one-third of its workforce, yet this economic growth engine is often overlooked. As the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services to middle market businesses, RSM wants to change the conversation.
The Real Economy is a monthly publication to help the middle market anticipate and address the unique issues and challenges facing their businesses and the industries in which they operate. Written by our chief economist, Joe Brusuelas, and including the insights of professionals throughout the firm, The Real Economy is RSM's answer to making sure the unique needs and opportunities of this important segment of our economy are given the attention they deserve.
CURRENT EDITION

The Real Economy: Volume 76
We examine inflation from several angles: What to expect, how inflation has behaved historically, the impact of fiscal stimulus, and more.
MOST RECENT EDITIONS

The Real Economy: Volume 75
We examine government transfers, bridging the return to full employment, gender wealth parity, SPACs and capital markets, and cyberthreats.

The Real Economy: Volume 74
We explore strategic investing, growth, aid, Biden’s tax plan, OPEC’s impact, and health care and life sciences deal flow.

The Real Economy: Volume 73
We examine the current aid package, racial equity, wages, the vaccine and senior housing, manufacturing and trade, and remote work trends.

The Real Economy: Volume 72
We examine economic outlook, pandemic-era lending programs, minimum wage, health care provider funding and middle market technology trends.

The Real Economy: Volume 71
We examine the election’s economic impact, Fed policy, used car sales, manufacturing trends as well as middle market inventory management.