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CEOs Make 312 Times More Money Than Their Employees. See the Trend Over Time (1965-2017)

CEOs Make 312 Times More Money Than Their Employees. See the Trend Over Time (1965-2017)

August 31st, 2018

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jobs

You know CEOs make a lot more money than average workers, but 300 times more?

Mapped: Millennials Get Paid Much Less Than Previous Generations

Mapped: Millennials Get Paid Much Less Than Previous Generations

August 27th, 2018

Personal Finance

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Should people get paid more just because they have more experience? Our new map breaks down median income levels among different generations for each state, and Millennials are far behind their older colleagues.

Visualizing The Wage Gender Gap at America’s Top Colleges

Visualizing The Wage Gender Gap at America’s Top Colleges

August 16th, 2018

Personal Finance

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Women make a lot less money than men, but did you know that going to college might actually make the gender pay gap worse? Our new visualization breaks down the schools with the biggest disparities.

Visualizing the Most Expensive Natural Disasters in the Last 40 Years

Visualizing the Most Expensive Natural Disasters in the Last 40 Years

May 29th, 2018

The Economy

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Hurricanes, heatwaves, and floods are inherently unpredictable, but do you know which ones caused the most damage? Our new visualization compares the cost of every natural disaster since 1980.

See Which Companies Make Billions from Selling Weapons Around the World

See Which Companies Make Billions from Selling Weapons Around the World

May 18th, 2018

business

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The military-industrial complex generates billions of dollars in economic activity every year, but do you know which companies make the most money selling weapons and other military hardware? Our new graph reveals the top players in the industry.

This Graph Shows That No Other Country Competes with the U.S. Military

This Graph Shows That No Other Country Competes with the U.S. Military

May 16th, 2018

The Economy

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The U.S. government spends more money on its military than the rest of the world, but how much more? Our new visualization ranks the top 15 countries in three different categories.

Mapping the Economic Destruction of Climate Change in Every State

Mapping the Economic Destruction of Climate Change in Every State

April 24th, 2018

The Economy

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Climate change is happening, but how will it impact the state where you live? Our new map reveals which places have the most to lose from rising temperatures and extreme weather events.

The Gun Industry’s Economic Impact in One Map

The Gun Industry’s Economic Impact in One Map

April 23rd, 2018

The Economy

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An overlooked aspect of the gun debate is how much the industry contributes to the economy. Our new map illustrates which states depend on gun manufacturers and shooting ranges for jobs and economic output.

Visualizing How Vulnerable is Each State to a Trade War

Visualizing How Vulnerable is Each State to a Trade War

March 27th, 2018

The Economy

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International trade is dominating the headlines, but how important is it to the broader economy? Our new graph breaks down how much each state’s GDP comes from importing and exporting goods.

This Graph Shows Which Political Party Corporate America Loves the Most

This Graph Shows Which Political Party Corporate America Loves the Most

March 16th, 2018

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A variety of large companies have spent billions of dollars getting politicians elected over the past decade, but have Democrats or Republicans benefited the most? Our new graph breaks down the Fortune 500’s most politically active companies in terms of campaign contributions.

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