Data Feed: Campaign spending caps, global economic recovery, America’s seniors and tech use
A daily roundup of fresh data from scholars, governments, think tanks, pollsters and other social science researchers.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Publications
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News revenue declines despite growth from new sources
The sources of the estimated $63-$65 billion dollars supporting print, online and broadcast news has shifted, with advertising dollars declining and audience payments, in the form of subscriptions, for example, comprising a bigger share.
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Older Adults and Technology Use
Adoption is increasing, but many seniors remain isolated from digital life
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70 Percent Indians ‘Discontented’; Looking for Change in Leadership
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Gauging Opinion
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America’s New Drug Policy Landscape
The public appears ready for a truce in the long-running war on drugs. A national survey by the Pew Research Center finds that 67% of Americans say that the government should focus more on providing treatment for those who use illegal drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Just 26% think the government’s focus should be […]
