I'd argue that politicians have completely gamed the U-3 unemployment rate based on their positions toward gig work, part time work, minimum wage, etc. The var

I'd argue that politicians have completely gamed the U-3 unemployment rate based on their positions toward gig work, part time work, minimum wage, etc. The various unemployment metrics used to be highly correlated, but they've diverged in recent decades. And you can absolutely dial up GDP without dialing up median income per capita as well.