“expenditures” Charts
Hoping for Peacekeeping, Addicted to Warmaking »
The UN has seen a substantial leap in its budget in just the last decade, jumping from $1.5 billion in…
Steak Dinners Don't Win Elections »
In a shocking upset, the Tea-Party Candidate David Brat defeated the incumbent Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Virginian Republican…
Changes in Consumer Expenditures »
Since overall expenditures began to increase again in 2011, cash contributions, health care, and transportation have had the largest percentage…
Taking Care of Our Veterans: State Expenditures »
In 2013, the total state expenditures on veteran affairs summed over 142 billion dollars. Of that 142 billion, approximately eighty-eight…
Americans Are Spending More on Health Care »
Average total expenditures in 2012 were $51,442, an increase of 3.5 percent from 2011 levels. Most of the major components…
Americans Paying More for Transportation »
Average total expenditures per consumer in 2012 were $51,442, an increase of 3.5 percent from 2011 levels. Most of the…
Expenditures On Housing Are Rising Modestly »
Average expenditures per consumer in 2012 increased by 3.5 percent from 2011. Most of the major components of household spending…
1/3 of Healthcare Costs Are Wasted »
An estimated 30% of healthcare expenditures—or $750 billion—are wasted and do not improve health. The documentary "Escape Fire" shows how our…
Americans More Likely to Eat At Home »
In 2012, the average annual expenditure for food at home was significantly higher than the expenditure for food away from…
Where Do Consumers Like to Spend Their Money? »
This chart shows the average annual consumer expenditures for the year 2012. Health insurance routinely consumes nearly 60 percent of…
Spending: African Americans vs Whites »
This chart compares the share allocated to selected expenditures by ethnicity and race for 2012. Black, non-Hispanics allocated more money…
Percent Change In Real Personal Consumption Expenditures »
With the exception of two quarters, the percent change from the preceding period in real personal consumption expenditures was higher…