Infographics & Videos
U.S. Federal Spending
May 17, 2022
Here’s a snapshot of the spending priorities of the U.S. federal government. About 50 years ago, 20 percent of the budget was dedicated to Social Security and Major Health Care programs.
Consumer Sentiment Index
May 13, 2022
Consumer sentiment is at its lowest point in over a decade–even lower than it was during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Average Price of Selected U.S. Goods
May 3, 2022
In March, a gallon of U.S. gasoline cost $4.31 on average— higher than it has been in decades. Prices for other goods—from eggs, to beef, to milk—have risen as well.
Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Across America
April 28, 2022
The biopharmaceutical industry operates 1,574 establishments across America that are involved in manufacturing. The industry has a presence in almost every state, and these establishments produce economic benefits in local economies.
U.S. Partisan Conflict Index
April 28, 2022
U.S. partisanship has been elevated for over a decade. It plummeted briefly at the beginning of the pandemic, but has since returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Trade with Ukraine
April 19, 2022
Last year, Ukraine accounted for $1.9 billion (0.07%) of U.S. goods imports. It’s largest import to the U.S. was steelmaking materials, which made up 8.8% of all imported steelmaking materials.
Consumer Price Index
April 13, 2022
Over the past 12 months, inflation clocked in at 8.5 percent–the most rapid growth in prices in nearly 40 years.
Unemployment Rate by State
March 3, 2022
Unemployment rates have declined across U.S. states since 2020, but most have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Share of Global R&D Spending
February 25, 2022
Over the past two decades, the U.S. share of global R&D spending has declined by 10 percentage points, while China’s share has more than quadrupled.
How U.S. Businesses Responded to Covid-19
February 15, 2022
As a result of Covid-19, about half of U.S. private sector jobs were in companies that increased telework for some or all of their employees.
Current Business Conditions and Uncertainty
February 10, 2022
Current business conditions are similar to what they were prior to the pandemic, but business uncertainty remains elevated.
Small Business Vaccine Mandates by State
February 2, 2022
The percentage of small businesses that require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 varies by state, with New York and Hawaii having the highest proportion of small businesses requiring vaccines at 35% and 26%, respectively.