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Reforming the Global Financial System

Dustin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:25:13 +0000

From Dodd-Frank to Basel III, this graphic explains the current plans for global financial regulatory reform in advanced economies, from the US to the eurozone.

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Map: European Bank Stress Tests

Dustin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:29:17 +0000

This is kind of a silly map considering only 7 of 91 banks failed. Related article.

Demographics (1950-2050)

Dustin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:50:00 +0000

A very smooth interactive that allows you to compare the population composition of 8 countries over time. You can see some interesting trends by playing with the timeline control at the bottom — like watching the baby boom bulge move through the USA population then disappear, or the holes left in european age groups by WWII.

The Big Mac Index

Dustin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:46:30 +0000

Asia remains the cheapest place to enjoy a burger. China’s recent decision to increase the “flexibility” of the yuan has not made much difference yet. A Big Mac costs $1.95 in China at current exchange rates, against $3.73 in America. [...] In other words the yuan is undervalued by 48%.

Global Tidal Wave of Debt

Dustin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:38:18 +0000

Update: Moody’s Global Recovery Map

Dustin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:32:24 +0000

I gave this map a bit of grief when I first posted about it, so it’s only fair that I point out that they now appear to be keeping it up to date, and annotating the analysis better.

Europe’s Debt, Jobs, and Growth

Dustin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:38:29 +0000

An interactive from the Economist.

Sovereign Debt Levels 1980-2009

Dustin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:49:42 +0000

Charts and data for 12 OECD countries.

Banks: 2009 Winners and Losers

Dustin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:11:43 +0000

World’s Top 50 Banks

Dustin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:47:14 +0000