The projections are based on last fall’s IMF/WEO, and it focuses on emerging and developing countries, but the presentation is certainly interesting.
49 Indicators for about 209 countries, accessible through a gapminder type interface.
I’d like to see something like this (a little less cluttered) for the world. (via)
In: Emerging Markets Global Economy Interactive Maps Source: FT US Economy
17 Jan 2010NEXT year China will overtake Japan to become the world’s second-largest economy. Its rapid ascent has led some to question whether China will follow in Japan’s footsteps, with the bursting of a massive bubble followed by years of decline. But China is still far poorer than Japan was at its peak, and thus has more room to improve productivity.
In: Emerging Markets Finance Global Economy Source: NYT Source: Ritholtz US Economy
8 Dec 2009Who are the winners and losers? (via The Big Picture)
From the FT: Simple popups with summary economic statistics for each country. Not a very interesting or useful visualization (nothing visual; can’t easily compare countries)
An addictive collection of beautiful charts, graphs, maps, and interactive data visualization toys -- on topics from around the world.