A daily roundup of fresh data from scholars, governments, think tanks, pollsters and other social science researchers.
Politics Many lack confidence in Obama, Congressional GOP, topline, McClatchy/Marist America’s views of Russia, Putin are worst in years, Gallup House candidates raised less in 2013 than in 2011, Center for Responsive Politics NY voters support Cuomo, prefer Clinton over Christie in 2016, Quinnipiac Polarization in Congress has risen sharply. Where’s it going next? The Washington Post
Economy IPO surge on path to rival dotcom boom, USA TODAY Retail sales slip in January, Census Bureau Average 401(k) balance hit record $89,300 last year, CNN Money Who would benefit from a higher minimum wage? The Wall Street Journal How risky are business cycles for top earners? NBER New data from Panel Study of Income Dynamics, University of Michigan
Health & Society 1.1 million enrolled in health insurance marketplaces in January, HHS Obamacare signups as percentage of projected enrollment, Forbes Alaskans most positive about standard of living, West Virginians least, Gallup 2009, 2010 fetal death data files now available, CDC 5 facts about online dating, Fact Tank Facebook leading online dating app across emerging markets, Quartz Odds are, your Valentine will appreciate a present, topline, AP/GfK
International Emerging nations embrace internet, mobile tech, Pew Research Center Some nations catching up quickly to U.S. in tech adoption, Fact Tank European tourism projected to grow again this year, Eurobarometer Nearly 5 million jobs projected in European ‘app sector’ by 2018, EU Putin’s popularity waned in Russia before Olympics, Gallup 2014 world press freedom index, Reporters Without Borders Consumer prices in Germany rose 1.3% from past year, Destatis Infographic: Violent crime in England and Wales, Office for National Statistics Among BRICS, India has lowest workforce participation rate of women, Quartz Adapting to the aging Baby Boomers, Financial Times
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