What is "shadowstats.com"

Shadowstats.com is a website that analyzes and makes independent estimates of "real" unemployment statistics, using data such as the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics U-6 unemployment rates that have been de-emphasised by traditional media outlets.

The site is authored by consulting economist Walter J. Williams, who holds a BA in Economics and an MBA from Dartmouth College. He is popularly known as "John Williams."