April 23rd, 2018
The Economy
Social Issues
An overlooked aspect of the gun debate is how much the industry contributes to the economy. Our new map illustrates which states depend on gun manufacturers and shooting ranges for jobs and economic output.
March 27th, 2018
The Economy
Social Issues
International trade is dominating the headlines, but how important is it to the broader economy? Our new graph breaks down how much each state’s GDP comes from importing and exporting goods.
March 22nd, 2018
The Economy
President Trump is currently focused on imposing tariffs to reduce the U.S. trade deficit. Our new graph illustrates the current situation.
March 13th, 2018
Personal Finance
The Economy
Jobs
President Trump wants to see 6% economic growth during his administration. What would that mean for the American economy? Our new graph breaks down the relationship between GDP, unemployment, and wages.
February 8th, 2018
The Economy
People send billions of dollars overseas every day. Our new map explores the size of the remittance market by analyzing the total cash flow leaving the U.S. to every country in the world.
February 5th, 2018
The Economy
Serving as governor is a tough job with a lot of responsibilities, but our new analysis shows ait is not a surefire way to earn a high salary. See how governors’ compensation wildly fluctuates from state to state.
January 30th, 2018
The Economy
Obamacare expanded Medicaid, and our new map breaks down the new funding environment for every state in the country.
January 15th, 2018
The Economy
Trade
A widely accepted symbol of status and love, diamonds are big business. They cross borders all over the world, and – in some cases – the biggest players in the diamond industry aren’t who you think!
December 19th, 2017
The Economy
According to the U.N., internet access is now a human right. But how much should it cost? We mapped broadband costs worldwide to see where internet is cheapest - and the results will surprise you.
December 11th, 2017
The Economy
Social Issues
There’s isn’t an exact correlation, but our new maps show that the more economic freedom people have, the more likely they are to live in a strong economy.