“trade” Charts
#Sustainability: The Meal of Our Demise »
Turkeys may be all the rage for Thanksgiving and other holidays, but beef may be our undoing as one of…
Why Women May Miss Out on 200,000 New Carpentry Jobs »
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, carpentry jobs are expected to grow 20 percent between 2010 and 2020. Women…
Should America Impose Tariffs? »
The ideas of protectionism are making a resurgence within the United States. Perhaps a result of Donald Trump's tough talk…
Two Ways To Look At America's Trade Deficit »
America's growing trade deficit has become a big issue this election cycle. A recent poll found that more than half…
The New York Stock Exchange Dwarfs All Others »
The NYSE is truly a giant, with a market capitalization this past October of over 21 trillion dollars. The second…
The Most Powerful Passports »
Being a citizen of a particular country can have its benefits - this is particularly obvious when it comes to…
North Korea's paradoxical upswing in trade »
Exceedingly few hard facts are available about the performance of North Korea's economy, but some indicators could shed light. Factoring…
Mexico is Losing its People to NAFTA? »
Although proposed as beneficial to the Mexican economy, the North American Free Trade Agreement (created in 1994) may not have…
US Trade Surplus or Deficit as a Share of GDP »
This chart shows the nominal U.S. trade deficit as share of GDP. These data are taken from the National Income…
Mexico vs Latin America: Economic Growth in the NAFTA Era »
This shows average annual real per-capita GDP growth in Mexico and Latin America, from 1994-2013.
U.S. Employment Grew Steadily Until 2008 Recession »
Opponents of free trade often point fingers at the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the emergence of China…
Major Benefits of Free Trade »
Nations with more trade freedom also have stronger economies, less hunger, and better treatment of the environment.
Importance of Trade Increasing for U.S., World »
Most of the world's economy has come from trade, and that share is growing, but the U.S. has lagged behind.