What is sahm?

Certainly! The term "Sahm" can refer to different things based on context, so I'll cover a couple of possibilities:

  1. The Sahm Rule: This is an economic indicator created by economist Claudia Sahm. The Sahm Rule is used to identify signals of a recession. It looks at the unemployment rate and compares the three-month moving average to its low over the prior 12 months. If the unemployment rate increases by 0.5 percentage points or more relative to this 12-month minimum, it suggests that the economy is entering a recession. This rule is valued for its simplicity and rapid identification of economic turning points.

  2. Sahm as a Name: "Sahm" can also be a surname and it might pertain to individuals of various backgrounds. Often, it could be a German surname. Doug Sahm, for example, was a well-known musician from Texas, famous for blending rock, country, and blues music throughout his career.

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