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Geary–Khamis dollar is linked closely with the US dollar.

What is the Geary–Khamis Dollar?

The Geary–Khamis dollar, also known as the International Dollar, is a fictional currency with the same PPP (purchasing power parity) of the USD.

May 5, 2017 16:53

Post-secondary education is linked to employment in most countries.

15 Countries With The Most Educated Workforces

With 52% of the workforce having tertiary education, Canada has the most educated workforce in the world.

May 1, 2017 14:10

Income disparity is an issue facing many in American society today - particularly women and minority populations.

Who Does the Wage Gap Affect?

Income disparity among races and between genders prevails as one of the main challenges facing society today.

May 1, 2017 12:15

The amount spent on toys can very much vary on the cultural aspects of certain countries.

7 Countries That Spend Most On Toys - How Much Should You Spend On Your Kids?

We take a look at those countries spending the most on toys per child. Read on to see how expenses on your own children may compare.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Hawaii has the highest regular gasoline price because of lack of natural resources.

Retail Prices Of Gasoline By State

The highs and lows of retail regular gasoline prices in 51 states and why they vary.

April 25, 2017 12:31

London is the third most expensive in terms of rent orices

Average Rent By City

If you are looking to move to another city, one of the first things you will look for is the price of rent. When it comes to high rent New York is in the lead and takes the number one spot.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Tennessee has the highest personal bankruptcy rate

Personal Bankruptcy Filings By State

When it comes to areas with the highest rates of personal bankruptcy filings in the U.S. the South reigns supreme. For statewide rates, we find Tennessee in first place, followed by neighboring Georgia and Alabama.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The amount a country can spend on health is directly related to its wealth, but population size and infrastructure can also play key roles

Countries Who Spend the Least on Healthcare

Countries with various economic capacities spend little on health related to their overall GDP. What geographic and economic factors explain this?

April 25, 2017 12:31

Indonesia tops the list as the country with the lowest ODA per capita, receiving $0.21 USD per capita

Countries Who Receive the Least ODA Per Capita

While some developing countries receive foreign financial aid, international and internal issues cause places like Venezuela and Iran to receive far lower levels of assistance.

April 25, 2017 12:31

When comparing education expenditure to GDP, countries such as Cuba, New Zealand, and Lesotho emerge as top contributors

Countries Who Spend the Most on Education

The following is a list and analysis of countries by government expenditure on education as percentage of GDP.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Rich reserves of natural resources such as oil allow countries like Qatar and Kuwait to maintain a high level of Gross National Savings.

Countries With The Highest Gross National Savings

Economic policies are a balancing act mixing expenditure and savings. Countries such as Qatar and China are among the most successful savers in the world.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Cyber crime activities have resulted in average losses of over 5 million US dollars for countries such as Germany and the United States.

Average Cost Of Cybercrime Per Attack In Each Country

Just as the Internet has opened up new frontiers in business and media, it has proffered opportunities and incentives for new forms of crime. We look at the economies incurring the most in financial damages directly resulting from cyber crime activities.

April 25, 2017 12:31