Visualizing the Highest-Paid Job in Every State
by howmuch Want to make a lot of money? Become a doctor. That’s the basic message behind our new map breaking down the highest paid occupations in every state. Almost … Read more
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Visualizing the World’s Busiest Ports
by visualcapitalist An estimated 90% of world trade is facilitated by maritime shipping, and as trade volumes continue to increase, the world’s busiest ports continue to grow larger and more efficient … Read more
Visualizing Citizen’s Prosperity in Every Country in the World 2018
by howmuch GDP per capita is a critical metric for understanding the economy. It’s a measure of a country’s economic output that takes into account the number of people who … Read more
Visualizing the State of Government Debt Around the World
by howmuch One of the most underappreciated problems facing the global economy right now is the ever-increasing rise of national debt, and the potential for investors to lose faith in … Read more
Visualizing the Extreme Concentration of Global Wealth
via visualcapitalist: In recent decades, extreme world poverty has declined significantly and many millions of people have joined the swelling ranks of the middle class – particularly in China. While these economic shifts … Read more
Visualizing Job Growth in Top Tech Markets in North America
via visualcapitalist: The Chart of the Week is a weekly Visual Capitalist feature on Fridays. The tech boom is here, and it’s heating up. Over the past decade, the tech industry has created … Read more
Visualizing How Much Countries Spend on R&D
via visualcapitalist: Innovation can be a major competitive advantage for any developed economy. However, achieving a sustainable rate of innovation isn’t necessarily a straightforward exercise. The reality is that innovation is … Read more
Charts – Visualizing American Income Levels by Age Group
via visualcapitalist: There are two commonly held beliefs around income and age: 1) Earning trajectory is largely determined by the time a person is 35-years-old 2) Income is positively correlated with … Read more
Visualizing the Aftermath of the Real Estate Bubble (2007-17)
by howmuch The economy is at full employment, the stock market is doing fine, and memories of the Great Recession are finally starting to fade. Unfortunately, not everyone is feeling … Read more
Visualizing the Most Innovative Companies in 2018
by howmuch “Move fast and break things. Unless you are breaking stuff, you are not moving fast enough.” So said Mark Zuckerberg, back when Facebook was still growing rapidly and not … Read more
Visualizing Where Obamacare Rates Are Exploding
by howmuch Open enrollment for health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare, will last until December 15, 2018. Unless you get insurance through your employer, you might … Read more
Visualizing the Poverty Rate of Each U.S. State
via visualcapitalist: How many people live below the poverty line in states across the country? Today’s interactive map comes to us from Overflow Solutions, and it visualizes the percentage of people living … Read more
Charts: Visualizing the Bear Market in FAANG Stocks
via visualcapitalist: The Chart of the Week is a weekly Visual Capitalist feature on Fridays. What goes up, must come down. Over recent years, there hasn’t been a safer bet than big tech … Read more
Visualizing Financial Literacy Rates Around the World
by howmuch What is financial literacy? The S&P’s Global Financial Literacy Survey defines it as the ability to understand essential financial concepts in making informed decisions about saving, investing and borrowing. The … Read more
Visualizing the Huge Disparities Between People’s Wealth Around the World
by howmuch Comparing wealth inequality numbers across several countries can be very tricky. Countries have different methodologies for calculating wealth. The cost of living varies dramatically within and between countries, … Read more
Visualizing the Relationship Between Corruption and Economic Growth Around the World
by howmuch How should we think about corruption as it relates to economic growth? Some people argue that corruption helps to “grease the wheels” of an economy, overcoming bureaucratic obstacles … Read more