Top 10 Most Job Accessible Cities in the US
Map showing the U.S. cities with the most jobs accessible within 30 minutes of walking or public transit.
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Economic maps
Maps to explain economic geography.
U.S. economic activity, split in half
The uneven spatial distribution of economic activity in the United States is a complex interplay of historical legacies, policy decisions, and global economic trends. Addressing these disparities requires multifaceted approaches, including targeted investments in infrastructure, education, and workforce development to foster more inclusive and sustainable economic growth across the nation.
Read MorePercentage of revenue per Country not from taxes
Low or high revenue % from taxes can be good either way. For example, the high number in Germany stems
Read MoreThe unemployment rate in % of the population
Women and youth hit hardest by unemployment. Nearly half of all the world’s youth (621 million) are not employed, in
Read More2015 Two-bedroom rental unit housing wage
Represents the hourly wage that a household must earn (working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year) in order
Read MoreGross domestic product per inhabitant in the EU
The EU is the 2nd largest economy in the planet. The EU’s Gross Domestic Product was determined to be $18.8 trillion in 2018, representing 22 percent of the world economy.
Read MoreMost Business-Friendly Countries
When compiling the rating of countries, the following indicators were used: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, and resolving insolvency.
Read MoreThe Geography of Coffee
More Starbucks. More Dunkin’ Donuts. Hexes are sized by the total number of both shops in the area. Starbucks was
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Food spending around the world
Advanced nations spend much less proportionately on food but the share of spending has been decreasing across wealthy and poor
Read MoreIncome distribution gaps in Europe
Income inequality has been rising in many rich countries in recent decades. In the 1980s, the most prosperous 10 percent of the population in OECD countries earned seven times more than the poorest 10 percent. They now earn nearly ten times more.
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