The many ways to measure economic inequality
Just what is “economic inequality”? Depends on whom you ask.
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Just what is “economic inequality”? Depends on whom you ask.
The number of businesses owned by women and minorities has grown considerably in recent years, particularly in certain industries, but based on revenue they remain on average considerably smaller than white- or male-owned firms.
While Americans and Japanese trust each other, both are wary of China, and they differ in their views of what role Japan’s military should play.
Polls show an American public that is deeply skeptical of an agreement and shows little trust in Iran’s leadership.
Though it’s a different story in their own countries.
Midway through its second and final year, the 113th Congress remains one of the least legislatively productive in recent history.
Only 10% of Americans believe the U.S. can trust Pakistan a great deal or a fair amount.
Confidence in government plunged in most developed countries in the wake of the global financial crisis, a new OECD report finds.
A new report from the World Economic Forum ranks the 10 most important global trends, based on a poll of 1,592 leaders from academia, business, government, and non-profits. Here are some data points that compare and contrast the public’s views around the world with the trends identified by the experts. 1. Rising societal tensions in the Middle […]
President Obama’s trip to South Africa this week aims to strengthen economic ties between the two countries at a time when China’s growing economic presence in the region has added a new dynamic. According to the European Commission, in 2011, China accounted for a larger share of South Africa’s trade than the U.S. did. And the […]
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