July 16th, 2019
The Economy
Social Issues
The cost of U.S. immigration enforcement and border security continue to rise steeply. We look at the trends since the early 1990s
June 28th, 2019
The Economy
Debt
The U.S. government borrows money by issuing treasury securities, many of which are held by foreign countries. Here’s a breakdown of which foreign countries own the most U.S. debt
June 20th, 2019
The Economy
Trade
As the trade war between the U.S. and China escalates, our visualization highlights how the trade deficit between these two countries has grown over time
May 30th, 2019
The Economy
Trade
In a global market, many people move to other countries for work and then send money home. Here’s a look at how these money transfers, also known as remittances, vary around the world.
May 29th, 2019
The Economy
Investments
We’ve tabulated the amount of gold held by the world’s most gold-rich countries. What does this gold suggest about the world, and which countries are making the largest movements?
May 27th, 2019
The Economy
Social Issues
Stability is key for any countries’ progress. The Fund For Peace, a US based NGO analyzes immense data and stack ranks 174 countries from the least stable to most stable. Curious to know how stable your country is?
May 23rd, 2019
The Economy
Trade
Monetary Policy
China by far holds the world’s most reserves. How will this affect its economic relationship with the U.S. and, ultimately, the unfurling trade war between the two powers?
May 20th, 2019
The Economy
While many people focus on how much a country produces, it doesn’t tell the whole story. You need to take into account the cost of living to view the wealth of the world on a level playing field
May 13th, 2019
The Economy
Debt
Balancing the government checkbook has gotten increasingly complicated over the years
April 26th, 2019
The Economy
Trade
The possibility of a no-deal Brexit has been in the news a lot recently. If the UK and the EU don’t reach an agreement soon, it could have far-reaching implications for trade in other countries