Category: Economics
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What the Real Estate Industry Needs to Know about Millennials
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The Business of Christmas
Christmas, once been a pure religious holiday, had become the largest commercial season in the U.S. and many parts of the world. American shoppers are spending a massive $704.18 on gifts alone in 2011. The wrapping paper suppliers generates $2.6 billion from gift buyers. The surge in total sales of Christmas tree could serve as…
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The Evolution of Payment Methods
The history of payment methods offer a fascinating look at how we used to pay for things we need or want. This infographic traces the development of transaction processes, from coin to modern contactless payment systems. Also, see the History of eCommerce and Bitcoin vs Gold. Specifications Infographic Design Timeline Year Published 2016 Published…
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Women Mean Business
Even as the global economic progress slowed down, women-owned businesses continued to flourish. New research shows that there are 500 women-owned companies are launched every single day in the US. And 1 in 5 American firms with earnings more than $1 million are owned by women. See also the Do’s and Don’ts of Women’s Business…
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How the Economic Machine Works
Ray Dalio is recognized not just for founding the world’s largest hedge fund-Bridgewater Associates, but by his distinctive perspective on how the economy works. Dalio and Bridgewater folks developed a 30-minute animated infographic video, narrated by Dalio himself, covering the connection between cash and credit, the federal government and central bank, the inflation and deflation.…
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A Visit to Manufacturing Industry
The first industrial revolution, which caused the growth of invention and manufacturing, started in Britain back in the 18th century. Several industries, especially textiles, watches, firearms, sewing machines, bicycles, horse-drawn vehicles and railway locomotives, witnessed rapid improvement in materials handling, machining and manufacturing process with assembly line. Here’s a visit to manufacturing industry’s 2nd revolution,…
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How the World Will Replace Employees with Entrepreneurs
It’s not just startup companies that don’t want the concept of traditional employees. Big corporations and small businesses are increasingly seeking the help of entrepreneurs. We know that entrepreneurship is not for everybody. But according to Anna Vital there may be no other option for employees but to become an entrepreneur themselves, in any way…
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The Occupy Wall Street Protest
The Occupy Wall Street protest is a worldwide movement expressing the big economic gap between the 1%(rich people) and 99%(the rest of the United States population). The protesters are complaining about the corporate greed and President Obama’s failure to hold the financial industry responsible for the meltdown of 2008. OnlineMBA’s infographic provide an overview of…
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This Porcineograph (1876)
This Porcineograph is a 19th century map of the United States, in shape of a pig. Created by William Emerson Baker, this peculiar map was made as a memorabilia for visitors at his Ridge Hill Farm. Baker uses the different crests of every state of the Union as the border for this hog-map, along with…