Data That Matters September 2016

The US economy added 151,000 jobs in August, 2016. Government debt as a percentage of GDP now exceeds 100%. Cities Continue reading →

US GDP Held Back By Housing

The US may be past the most recent era of foreclosures, but housing now has two other affordability issues: high Continue reading →

Sea Level Villages Relocate

Ocean rise and beach erosion are forcing the relocation of villages in Alaska, Washington, and Louisiana. Whatever the cause, action Continue reading →

US Economy Grows Slowly

“The US economy grew at an annual rate of just 1.2% from April to June, the US Department of Commerce Continue reading →

Data That Matters June 2016

Between April 2015 and April 2016, US beekeepers reported losing 44% of their colonies. Instead of creating 158,000 jobs in Continue reading →

Middle Class Leaving Stock Market

From a high of 65%, the number of Americans investing in the stock market has fallen to 52%. The greatest Continue reading →

Urbanization Reverses

As urbanization increased, cities became more expensive. While some saw the trend as unending, and as a possible positive for Continue reading →

Data That Matters April 2016

Over 50 million Americans live in zip codes with over 55% unemployment. Only 11% of Americans, 4% of Europeans, and Continue reading →