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How a Street Corner Reveals the Real Recovery
While COVID-19 had a massive impact on consumer spending, “street corner” real time data reveal some surprises.
Understanding a Pandemic GDP
Knowing that we “treasure what we measure,” understanding the GDP and a shrinking economy is even more important during a pandemic.
What an Oil Boom and Bust Do to a Town
Sometimes like a roller coaster, the change in prices that cause an oil boom and bust can transform drilling towns and cities.
How the Alphabet Will Describe the Recovery
Called an alphabet recovery, the ABC’s of the GDP trajectory after a massive decline can be illustrated through the letters of the alphabet and a Swoosh.
The Six Facts We Want to Know About the Italian Economy
Six facts can show the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on an Italian economy that is one of the weakest in the Eurozone.
The Mystery of a President’s Economic Performance
While we know that GDP can influence an election, economists also ask whether the results of the election will affect the GDP.
A Little-Known Downside of Economic Growth
Per capita economic growth has a little-known connection to the world’s hundreds of endangered languages that could become extinct.
How the 737 MAX Could Change Your Vacation Plans
Because 737 MAX demand from American and other airlines was large, grounding the plane has created huge flight disruptions.
Everything We Need to Know About Global Economic Risk
Concerned with a shift away from traditional multilateral institutions and free trade, the World Economic Forum identifies our global economic risk.