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lllustrating the Credit Card Debt Burden in All 50 States
Total private and public debts in the U.S. have hit an all-time high $70 trillion. One contributor, fueled by high interest rates and expanding services, is credit card debt. Per capita credit card...
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The World’s $86 Trillion Economy Visualized in One Chart
The world’s GDP still grew a healthy 6.9% in 2018, up from $80.2 trillion in 2017 to $85.8 trillion. Nearly half of this growth came from the world’s two largest economies: the United States, at $20.5...
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Comparing The World’s Top Currencies Around the World
Money makes the world go ‘round. But, which currencies and assets make up most of the money supply? To find the answer, it takes a little more than looking at the total amount of currency in the world....
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Mapping Out Mortgage Debt Across the U.S.
Owning a home is a major life milestone for many Americans. In order to afford a home, most people will need to take out a mortgage and pay it off over time. Mortgage debt has hit a new peak since the...
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Ranking the Most Valuable Sports Teams in 2019: Is Your Team In?
We already know that professional sports is a major global industry, but not all sports franchises are equal. From the Dallas Cowboys to the New Orleans Saints, we put together a graphic to rank the...
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Charted: The Companies Making the Most Money in 2019
Big companies around the world are reaping the benefits of a strong global economy, with many raking in hundreds of billions of dollars. Every year, Fortune Magazine publishes a ranking of the world’s...
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Mapping International Trade: Who Are the Biggest Exporters?
Exports are a major aspect of international trade. Countries around the world can bolster their economies by selling their resources and consumer goods to other nations around the world. Developing and...
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Mapping International Trade: Who Are the Biggest Importers?
Every country in the world relies on imports to bolster its economy. Imports allow consumers to buy and take advantage of products that may not be available in their own country. Your own home is...
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America's Mortgage Debt Spiral Accelerates to All-Time High
Since the 1940s, housing prices have soared to new levels. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median home value in the U.S. was $30,600 in 1940 (adjusted for inflation). By 2017, that number was...
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Making Money, Moving Money: The World's Financial Services Exports
International trade has been in the news lately, with a growing standoff between not just the United States and China, but even the U.S. and Europe. The focus of these headlines is usually on trade in...
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Charting The Most Powerful Reserve Currencies in the World
Most people assume the U.S. dollar holds the top spot for currencies. But by how much? Have you ever wondered which of the world’s reserve currencies are the most powerful? Reserve currencies are...
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Visualizing the Purchasing Power of the Dollar Over the Last Century
It’s no secret that $1 now will get you less than it would 100 years ago, but just how much has the purchasing power of the U.S. Dollar decreased over the years? To illustrate this, we created a...
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Which States Could Suffer the Most From Trade War Tariffs?
As the U.S. continues to impose tariffs on goods from China, and vice versa, both countries are raising the stakes of the ongoing trade war. The new 15% tariff on Chinese goods just kicked in, and...
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The World's Pharma Trade: Which Countries Buy & Sell the Most Drugs?
The pharmaceutical industry is incredibly valuable and is continuing to grow. But just how much of the world’s imports and exports involve pharmaceuticals? To understand the impact of the...
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Ranking the Economic Health of Every U.S. State in 2019
The United States economy is on the verge of its longest economic expansion on record, but appears to be headed for a slowdown. So, what’s next for the United States economy? In this article we blend...
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Visualizing The World Economy When Purchasing Power is Taken into Account
When comparing the economies of different countries, one of the most common methods is to use “purchasing power parity.” Purchasing power parity (PPP) compares international economies by standardizing...
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A Snapshot of the Tourist Spending Around the Globe
Despite signs of a global economic slowdown, it seems that there is no stop on tourism growth. For many individuals, traveling is an ideal way to experience new cultures, meet new people, and broaden...
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The $79 Billion Plastic Item Exports Industry, Visualized
Have you ever wondered where your plastic comes from? You may assume it comes from previously recycled waste, but it turns out that less than 10% of the world’s plastic is actually recycled. Far more...
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How Massive is the U.S. Stock Market Compared to the World?
Stock markets bring wealth and woes to investors around the world. It’s hard to imagine anything more exciting and fearful. Icons like Warren Buffet made billions of dollars investing in corporate...
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Visualizing the Importance of Industry in the World's Economy
When measuring economic production around the world, most of what the world produces falls into one of three categories: agriculture, industry (which includes manufacturing), and services. Industry,...
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