Category: News
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NFIB Small Business Optimism Index: June 2018
Written By: Judy Ponio Project Contributor at AngelouEconomics | Did you realize the Economic Impact of Small Business Optimism? The National Federation of Independent Business has released its Small Business Optimism Index Report for the month of June 2018. Here is the economic impact summary of its findings: Optimism is strong and among the highest…
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Economic Impact of Apple
Written By: Maurice Ondoy Project Contributor at AngelouEconomics | Did you realize the Economic Impact of Apple? The usage and popularity of word “Apple” has changed since referring to a delicious healthy fruit. Fifty years ago, the word was used popularly in the quote, “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away.” However in the…
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Stagnant Wage Growth Despite Recent Upticks
Written by Christopher Dang, Economic Development Research Intern | What is the real impact of stagnant wage growth? Great news everyone, wages across the US are rising at speeding rates!…right? The government has been showcasing various data sources that show that wage growth rates have been growing at a rapid pace. However, things may not…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Yield Curve
Written by Christopher Dang, Economic Development Research Intern | Economics to predict recessions If you were curious to see who you will marry and how your life will turn out, you go and see a fortune teller or a psychic. However, if you were wondering when the next recession is going to hit, you may…
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US Jobs Report: June 2018
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released US jobs data for June 2018 on July 6. The data on jobs in the United States were mixed and here is the summary of the June 2018 Jobs Report: The majority of the job creations in June 2018 were in high-paying sector which includes healthcare and professional services,…
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Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism in the United States
Written By: Maurice Ondoy Project Contributor at AngelouEconomics | Did you realize the Economic Impact of travel and tourism in the United States? According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, travel and tourism is one of the world’s largest industries. It “surpasses that of oil exports, food products or automobiles.” Travel and tourism in…
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Economic Impact of Special Olympics in Seattle and the USA
Written By: Maurice Ondoy Project Contributor at AngelouEconomics | Did you realize the Economic Impact of the special olympics in Seattle? Sports have gone a long way in creating not just an opportunity for talented people to shine. Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy…
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‘Incredibles 2’ Opens with an Economic Impact that is Nothing Short of…Incredible
Written by Christopher Dang, Economic Development Research Intern | What is the Socioeconomic as well as economic impact of Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” blockbuster? The wait is finally over! It has been nearly 14 years since the animated superhero family appeared in theatres and captivated audiences worldwide. Incredibles 2 took the theatres by storm in its…
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Economic Impact of FIFA World Cup
Written By: William Mellor VP at AngelouEconomics and Maurice Ondoy Project Contributor at AngelouEconomics | Economic Impact of Bringing the FIFA World Cup to North America The North American continent hasn’t been on the best of terms lately, but in a major show of collaboration, the US and its closest allies put together a winning…
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Your Semi-Frequent Reminder that Tax Incidence Matters
By Tim Shea, Special Contributor | What is the economic impact of taxes? It’s commonly accepted that San Francisco is one of America’s most progressive cities. Economically, they’ve been a staple of the tech boom for decades. Socially, they’ve championed LGBT issues for even longer. And from a policy perspective, the city boasts a what’s…