Visualized: What is a Digital Goldmine?
Gold mining has significant environmental costs, including deforestation, waste production, and carbon emissions. The expansion of gold mines has led to over 3,500 km2 of deforestation and annual emissions of around 126 million tonnes of CO2e. Additionally, about 99% of the ore extracted from gold mining goes to waste, with the tailings containing high levels of heavy metals that can harm ecosystems. Nature's Vault is offering gold-linked assets as an environmentally friendly alternative to physical gold mining.
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Gold mining has significant environmental costs, including deforestation, waste production, and carbon emissions. The expansion of gold mines has led to over 3,500 km2 of deforestation and annual emissions of around 126 million tonnes of CO2e. Additionally, about 99% of the ore extracted from gold mining goes to waste, with the tailings containing high levels of heavy metals that can harm ecosystems. Nature's Vault is offering gold-linked assets as an environmentally friendly alternative to physical gold mining.
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Sports Streaming Interest in the U.S. by State
The global streaming revolution is well underway, and sports streaming is no different. In 2022, 85% of Americans had a streaming account and 58% had more than one. And with old exclusive cable deals winding down, sports streaming interest has grown from both consumers and providers, including sports leagues, streamers, and cable providers. Examining the frequency of streaming sports queries reveals both important sporting events and the effects of COVID-19. From 2017 to 2021, some of the notable and recurring spikes in sports streaming interest occurred around the following dates...
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The global streaming revolution is well underway, and sports streaming is no different. In 2022, 85% of Americans had a streaming account and 58% had more than one. And with old exclusive cable deals winding down, sports streaming interest has grown from both consumers and providers, including sports leagues, streamers, and cable providers. Examining the frequency of streaming sports queries reveals both important sporting events and the effects of COVID-19. From 2017 to 2021, some of the notable and recurring spikes in sports streaming interest occurred around the following dates...
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Ranked: The Most Profitable U.S. Companies, by Sector
Despite a bear market and high inflation, US corporate profits reached record levels in 2022. Corporate profit margins have become a key measure of financial health as they act as a buffer against higher borrowing costs and price pressures. Apple is the most profitable company in America, with profits of nearly $100 billion in 2022. Exxon Mobil and JPMorgan Chase were the most profitable in the energy and financial sectors, respectively.
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Despite a bear market and high inflation, US corporate profits reached record levels in 2022. Corporate profit margins have become a key measure of financial health as they act as a buffer against higher borrowing costs and price pressures. Apple is the most profitable company in America, with profits of nearly $100 billion in 2022. Exxon Mobil and JPMorgan Chase were the most profitable in the energy and financial sectors, respectively.
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Industrial Automation: Who Leads the Robot Race?
According to a report by the International Federation of Robotics, China installed more industrial robots in 2021 than all other countries combined. 56% of China's installations were deployed in automotive or electronics-related industries. Japan and the United States also saw significant installations of industrial robots, with 53% and 36% respectively dedicated to automotive and electronics. The report suggests that automation can help address labor shortages, particularly in industries like agriculture and healthcare. The market for surgical robots is expected to reach over $20 billion by 2030.
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According to a report by the International Federation of Robotics, China installed more industrial robots in 2021 than all other countries combined. 56% of China's installations were deployed in automotive or electronics-related industries. Japan and the United States also saw significant installations of industrial robots, with 53% and 36% respectively dedicated to automotive and electronics. The report suggests that automation can help address labor shortages, particularly in industries like agriculture and healthcare. The market for surgical robots is expected to reach over $20 billion by 2030.
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Visualized: The Global Implications of Fertilizer Shortages
The global fertilizer market is currently experiencing a supply shortage, which could have harmful consequences if not addressed. Recent disruptions in the supply chain due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have caused fertilizer prices to skyrocket. While prices have started to stabilize, they are still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. The growing global population and changes in agricultural productivity will continue to impact long-term fertilizer prices. The rising prices of fertilizer have made it less accessible to farmers, particularly those in low-income, food-deficit countries.
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The global fertilizer market is currently experiencing a supply shortage, which could have harmful consequences if not addressed. Recent disruptions in the supply chain due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have caused fertilizer prices to skyrocket. While prices have started to stabilize, they are still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. The growing global population and changes in agricultural productivity will continue to impact long-term fertilizer prices. The rising prices of fertilizer have made it less accessible to farmers, particularly those in low-income, food-deficit countries.
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Visualized: The Global Implications of Fertilizer Shortages
Fertilizer, the lifeblood of agriculture and a key input in global food production, is currently in high demand. However, a notable supply shortage could trigger a domino effect of harmful consequences, if not addressed. In this visualization from our sponsor…
Who’s Still Buying Russian Fossil Fuels in 2023?
Despite the decline in Russia's revenues from fossil fuel exports, many countries are still importing significant amounts of fossil fuels from Russia. The European Union (EU) has imported over $18 billion worth of crude oil and natural gas from Russia in 2023, despite a decline of over 90% since the peak. China remains Russia's top buyer, with imports reaching $30 billion up until June 2023. The EU, China, and India are the largest importers of Russian fossil fuels, with Turkey also importing over $10 billion worth.
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Despite the decline in Russia's revenues from fossil fuel exports, many countries are still importing significant amounts of fossil fuels from Russia. The European Union (EU) has imported over $18 billion worth of crude oil and natural gas from Russia in 2023, despite a decline of over 90% since the peak. China remains Russia's top buyer, with imports reaching $30 billion up until June 2023. The EU, China, and India are the largest importers of Russian fossil fuels, with Turkey also importing over $10 billion worth.
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Who’s Still Buying Russian Fossil Fuels in 2023?
This was originally posted on Elements. Sign up to the free mailing list to get beautiful visualizations on real assets and resource megatrends each week. While Russia’s revenues from fossil fuel exports have declined significantly since their peak in March…
Meet the Competing Apps Battling for Twitter’s Market Share
Several microblogging platforms are vying for Twitter's massive user base, offering diverse solutions and appealing features. Meta's Threads, which leverages the success of Instagram, quickly gained over 30 million users on its launch day. Mastodon, a decentralized platform that provides user control over data and privacy, has seen increased popularity with users who disagree with Elon Musk's control over Twitter. BlueSky, a decentralized platform founded by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, already has 1.2 million potential users on its waitlist. Spill, created by former Twitter employees, aims to foster diverse communities.
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Several microblogging platforms are vying for Twitter's massive user base, offering diverse solutions and appealing features. Meta's Threads, which leverages the success of Instagram, quickly gained over 30 million users on its launch day. Mastodon, a decentralized platform that provides user control over data and privacy, has seen increased popularity with users who disagree with Elon Musk's control over Twitter. BlueSky, a decentralized platform founded by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, already has 1.2 million potential users on its waitlist. Spill, created by former Twitter employees, aims to foster diverse communities.
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Meet the Competing Apps Battling for Twitter’s Market Share
The Twitterverse is under siege as a flurry of microblogging platforms, keen to capitalize on simmering discontent, vie for its vast user base. Among the most serious contenders are five apps offering diverse solutions, each with their unique appeal. Five…
Visualizing 1 Billion Square Feet of Empty Office Space
A record 963 million square feet of office space in America was unoccupied at the end of Q1 2023, according to data from JLL. Cities with the highest vacancy rates included New York, which had around 76 million square feet of empty office space, and Washington, D.C., with a vacancy rate 8% higher than what is considered healthy. San Francisco had the highest vacancy rate, exceeding 26%.
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A record 963 million square feet of office space in America was unoccupied at the end of Q1 2023, according to data from JLL. Cities with the highest vacancy rates included New York, which had around 76 million square feet of empty office space, and Washington, D.C., with a vacancy rate 8% higher than what is considered healthy. San Francisco had the highest vacancy rate, exceeding 26%.
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Visualizing 1 Billion Square Feet of Empty Office Space
In April, one of America’s largest office owners, Brookfield, defaulted on a $161 million loan. The loan, covering 12 office buildings, was mainly concentrated in the Washington, D.C. market. Faced with low occupancy rates, it joined other office giants Blackstone…
Vintage Viz: The World’s Rivers and Lakes, Organized Neatly
A visualization of the principal rivers and lakes in the world, published in 1850, has been showcased by data visualisation company Visual Capitalist. The image depicts 42 rivers and 36 lakes, with the rivers ordered by size. The largest rivers illustrated are the Mississippi, followed by the Amazon and Nile. The Yangtze is the fourth-longest, followed by the Mackenzie, in Canada. The 1850 numbers for the three largest rivers diverge from 20th-century measurements, but the creators said the graphic provide an insight into the difficulties faced by early cartographers.
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A visualization of the principal rivers and lakes in the world, published in 1850, has been showcased by data visualisation company Visual Capitalist. The image depicts 42 rivers and 36 lakes, with the rivers ordered by size. The largest rivers illustrated are the Mississippi, followed by the Amazon and Nile. The Yangtze is the fourth-longest, followed by the Mackenzie, in Canada. The 1850 numbers for the three largest rivers diverge from 20th-century measurements, but the creators said the graphic provide an insight into the difficulties faced by early cartographers.
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Vintage Viz: The World’s Rivers and Lakes, Organized Neatly
Rivers and lakes have borne witness to many of humanity’s greatest moments. In the first century BCE, the Rubicon not only marked the border between the Roman provinces of Gaul and Italia, but also the threshold for civil war. From the shores of Lake Van…
Charted: Changing Sentiments Towards AI in the Workplace
According to a recent survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), workers' sentiments towards AI in the workplace have significantly evolved over the past five years. The survey, which polled 13,000 C-suite leaders, managers, and frontline employees in 18 different countries, revealed that curiosity about AI remains consistent at 60% since 2018. However, optimism about AI's impact on work has increased by 17 percentage points (p.p.) to over 50% of workers surveyed.
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According to a recent survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), workers' sentiments towards AI in the workplace have significantly evolved over the past five years. The survey, which polled 13,000 C-suite leaders, managers, and frontline employees in 18 different countries, revealed that curiosity about AI remains consistent at 60% since 2018. However, optimism about AI's impact on work has increased by 17 percentage points (p.p.) to over 50% of workers surveyed.
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Charted: Changing Sentiments Towards AI in the Workplace
Is generative AI the catalyst for the next industrial revolution? Or is it a flash in the pan? Is the entire workforce destined to become AI makers and managers? It’s possible that one, all, or none of these options could be correct. But despite how fast…
The 50 Best One-Year Returns on the S&P 500 (1980-2022)
The S&P 500 had an average annual return of 10% from 1980 to 2022, excluding dividends. S&P Dow Jones Indices analyzed the top 10 best-performing stocks each year and narrowed it down to the top 50 overall to identify the S&P 500 stocks with the best single-year returns. The best gains were observed during the 1999 dot-com boom, the 2003 stock market rally, and the 2009 recovery from the Global Financial Crisis. Qualcomm had the highest single-year return, benefiting from its patents for CDMA technology.
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The S&P 500 had an average annual return of 10% from 1980 to 2022, excluding dividends. S&P Dow Jones Indices analyzed the top 10 best-performing stocks each year and narrowed it down to the top 50 overall to identify the S&P 500 stocks with the best single-year returns. The best gains were observed during the 1999 dot-com boom, the 2003 stock market rally, and the 2009 recovery from the Global Financial Crisis. Qualcomm had the highest single-year return, benefiting from its patents for CDMA technology.
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The 50 Best One-Year Returns on the S&P 500 (1980-2022)
The average annual return of the S&P 500 was 10% from 1980-2022, excluding dividends. Of course, there are some companies that deliver much higher returns in any given year. In this graphic using data from S&P Dow Jones Indices, we explore the top S&P 500…
Mapped: The Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.
According to new per capita data from NeighborhoodScout, some of the most dangerous cities in the US are actually smaller or suburban cities. The data uses the latest FBI crime data and Census Bureau populations for 2023, and the focus is on violent crimes such as armed robbery, murder, rape, and aggravated assault. The top three most dangerous cities are Bessemer, Mobile, and Birmingham, all of which are in Alabama. Memphis and Detroit are the largest cities to appear in the top 10.
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According to new per capita data from NeighborhoodScout, some of the most dangerous cities in the US are actually smaller or suburban cities. The data uses the latest FBI crime data and Census Bureau populations for 2023, and the focus is on violent crimes such as armed robbery, murder, rape, and aggravated assault. The top three most dangerous cities are Bessemer, Mobile, and Birmingham, all of which are in Alabama. Memphis and Detroit are the largest cities to appear in the top 10.
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Mapped: The Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.
Crime is seemingly always increasing—at least according to the headlines. The focus is usually on big cities like Chicago or San Francisco, but some of the most dangerous cities in the U.S. are actually smaller or suburban cities, at least according to new…
Mapped: Global Sentiment on AI
The World Risk Poll 2021, conducted in 121 countries with 125,000 respondents, revealed the global opinion on artificial intelligence (AI) is divided. The poll asked whether AI would "mostly help" or "mostly hurt" people in their home country over the next 20 years. The average ratio of those who believe AI will help versus harm is 1.4 globally. However, significant regional differences exist. Notably, the US showed skepticism towards AI with a ratio of 0.9, while China expressed a ratio of 4.5, indicating greater confidence in AI.
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The World Risk Poll 2021, conducted in 121 countries with 125,000 respondents, revealed the global opinion on artificial intelligence (AI) is divided. The poll asked whether AI would "mostly help" or "mostly hurt" people in their home country over the next 20 years. The average ratio of those who believe AI will help versus harm is 1.4 globally. However, significant regional differences exist. Notably, the US showed skepticism towards AI with a ratio of 0.9, while China expressed a ratio of 4.5, indicating greater confidence in AI.
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Mapped: Global Sentiment on AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a revolutionary force with the potential to transform many aspects of our daily lives. So understanding how the average person feels about this technology is essential as it integrates further into society. In this…
Mapped: World’s Top 40 Largest Military Budgets
According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military budgets reached an all-time high of $2.2 trillion in 2022, marking the eighth consecutive year of increase. The United States had the largest military budget, accounting for almost 40% of global military expenditures. China ranked second with a military budget of $292 billion, followed by Russia, India, and Saudi Arabia. However, the lowest budgets in the top 40 ranged from $5.2 billion to $5.6 billion.
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According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military budgets reached an all-time high of $2.2 trillion in 2022, marking the eighth consecutive year of increase. The United States had the largest military budget, accounting for almost 40% of global military expenditures. China ranked second with a military budget of $292 billion, followed by Russia, India, and Saudi Arabia. However, the lowest budgets in the top 40 ranged from $5.2 billion to $5.6 billion.
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Mapped: World’s Top 40 Largest Military Budgets
In the final year of World War II, the U.S. spent about 38% of its GDP on its military. When adjusted for inflation, the military budget over those four years of war came to a staggering $4.1 trillion in 2020 dollars. Almost 80 years later, modern day military…
Mapped: The Safest Cities in the U.S.
The article discusses the safest cities in the US, based on FBI data and Census Bureau populations from 2023. The ranking only includes cities with a population of 25,000 or higher and is based on total index crimes reported, including arson, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, murder, rape, armed robbery, and aggravated assault. The top 100 cities on the list have a median population of just 32,000, and many of them are located in the Northeastern states.
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The article discusses the safest cities in the US, based on FBI data and Census Bureau populations from 2023. The ranking only includes cities with a population of 25,000 or higher and is based on total index crimes reported, including arson, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, murder, rape, armed robbery, and aggravated assault. The top 100 cities on the list have a median population of just 32,000, and many of them are located in the Northeastern states.
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Mapped: The Safest Cities in the U.S.
The phrase “small town America” often conjures up images of white picket fences, well-trimmed lawns, and big houses. But how safe is modern-day suburbia in America? Some of the smallest places in the country can actually be among the most dangerous. Take…
Mapped: Meat Consumption By Country and Type
TheWORLDMAPS has created a graphic highlighting the most consumed type of meat in every country in the world using data from the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The graphic shows the annual per capita consumption of each type of meat, including beef, pork, mutton, poultry, seafood, and other meats. Poultry is the most popular meat by weight consumption in 70 countries, while fish and seafood are the second most popular in 56 countries, most of which have significant coastlines.
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TheWORLDMAPS has created a graphic highlighting the most consumed type of meat in every country in the world using data from the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The graphic shows the annual per capita consumption of each type of meat, including beef, pork, mutton, poultry, seafood, and other meats. Poultry is the most popular meat by weight consumption in 70 countries, while fish and seafood are the second most popular in 56 countries, most of which have significant coastlines.
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Mapped: Meat Consumption By Country and Type
Meat is always on the menu in many parts of the world, as we can see when we map out meat consumption by country. How do countries differ in how much, and what type of meat, they eat? In this colorful graphic, our creator theWORLDMAPS highlights the most…
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Visualized: The Rise of the LFP Battery
The article discusses the growing market for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are becoming popular in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. LFP batteries are favored for their safety, longevity, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. The global LFP battery market was valued at $12.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $52.7 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.7%. LFP batteries currently hold a 30% market share in the EV industry, a significant increase from 6% in 2020.
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The article discusses the growing market for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are becoming popular in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. LFP batteries are favored for their safety, longevity, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. The global LFP battery market was valued at $12.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $52.7 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.7%. LFP batteries currently hold a 30% market share in the EV industry, a significant increase from 6% in 2020.
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Visualized: The Rise of the LFP Battery
Primarily a key component in fertilizers, phosphate is also essential to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology. LFP is an emerging favorite in the expanding EV market, particularly in standard-range EVs. Factors driving this popularity include superior…
How Long it Took for Popular Apps to Reach 100 Million Users
Threads, Meta’s newest social media platform, reached 100 million users in just five days after its launch, according to Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg. This puts Threads ahead of other popular platforms in terms of speed at achieving this milestone. For comparison, Open AI’s ChatGPT took a little over a month to reach 100 million users, while TikTok and WeChat both took around nine months.
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Threads, Meta’s newest social media platform, reached 100 million users in just five days after its launch, according to Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg. This puts Threads ahead of other popular platforms in terms of speed at achieving this milestone. For comparison, Open AI’s ChatGPT took a little over a month to reach 100 million users, while TikTok and WeChat both took around nine months.
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How Long it Took for Popular Apps to Reach 100 Million Users
Of Twitter’s many new rivals, Meta’s newest social media platform Threads has established its presence with a bang. According to Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Threads took only 5 days to reach the key threshold of 100 million users. It achieved this milestone…
Ranked: The World’s Most Valuable Football Club Brands
Brand Finance, a brand valuation and strategy consultancy, has compiled a list of the world's 50 most valuable football club brands. Manchester City FC of the English Premier League takes the top spot with a brand value of $1.56 billion. Real Madrid CF of Spain is in second place with a brand value just above $1.5 billion, followed by FC Barcelona with a brand value of $1.4 billion. The UK is home to the most high-valued football club brands (18), followed by Germany (10) and Spain (9).
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Brand Finance, a brand valuation and strategy consultancy, has compiled a list of the world's 50 most valuable football club brands. Manchester City FC of the English Premier League takes the top spot with a brand value of $1.56 billion. Real Madrid CF of Spain is in second place with a brand value just above $1.5 billion, followed by FC Barcelona with a brand value of $1.4 billion. The UK is home to the most high-valued football club brands (18), followed by Germany (10) and Spain (9).
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Ranked: The World’s Most Valuable Football Club Brands
When the oldest national football competition—the FA Cup—was first played in 1872, the players didn’t get paid, clubs were local associations, and there were no such things as football brands. Skip ahead a century and a half and many football clubs have comparable…
Does “Made in America” Still Matter to Consumers?
A recent survey conducted by Morning Consult found that around two-thirds of American consumers regularly seek out products that are "Made in America." The report also revealed that companies that choose to move their production back to the U.S. are likely to experience reputational gains with American consumers. The survey showed that while both Democrats and Republicans had the same share of respondents favoring American-made products at 76%, only 57% of independents favored American-made products.
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A recent survey conducted by Morning Consult found that around two-thirds of American consumers regularly seek out products that are "Made in America." The report also revealed that companies that choose to move their production back to the U.S. are likely to experience reputational gains with American consumers. The survey showed that while both Democrats and Republicans had the same share of respondents favoring American-made products at 76%, only 57% of independents favored American-made products.
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Does “Made in America” Still Matter to Consumers?
Do American citizens care where their products come from? Well, it depends on who you ask. Over the past few decades, the importance of “Made in America”—labels on products indicating production was done in the U.S.—has ebbed and flowed. As China has grown…
Visualized: The U.S. $20 Trillion Economy by State
Every state in the U.S. plays a crucial role in the country's economy. California has the largest state economy with a real GDP of $2.9 trillion. New York and Texas are also major contributors to the nation's economy. The median GDP per state was $217 billion in 2022. The Great Lakes region and the Mideast region have GDPs higher than the median, while states in the Plains region and lower-population states generally have lower GDPs.
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Every state in the U.S. plays a crucial role in the country's economy. California has the largest state economy with a real GDP of $2.9 trillion. New York and Texas are also major contributors to the nation's economy. The median GDP per state was $217 billion in 2022. The Great Lakes region and the Mideast region have GDPs higher than the median, while states in the Plains region and lower-population states generally have lower GDPs.
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Visualized: The U.S. $20 Trillion Economy by State
A sum of its parts, every U.S. state plays an integral role in the country’s overall economy. Texas, for example, generates an economic output that is comparable to South Korea’s, and even a small geographical area like Washington, D.C. outputs over $129…