Despite rapid job growth and decreasing unemployment – but as inflation flares – the economy continues to drive Americans’ perception of Joe Biden’s performance in office. In the latest NPR/Marist Poll, 39% name inflation as the most important economic concern, far outpacing other worries such as wages (17%), labor shortages (11%), and unemployment (10%). Biden’s overall approval rating has slipped to 42% which matches the approval he receives for his handling of the economy (42%).