What makes a person healthy, wealthy, and wise? The UN’s Human Development Index (HDI) measures this by one’s life expectancy, average income, and years of education. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more However, the value of each metric varies greatly depending on where you live. Today’s data visualization from...
Humans have long viewed outer space as the final frontier. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Our thirst for exploration has brought whole nations together to create more advanced technologies─all in the pursuit of discovering the outer reaches of the universe. Today’s infographic from ProcureAM highlights the exciting journey humans...
In the past, the trade between nations was a much simpler matter to grasp. Commodities and a few finished goods moved between a handful of countries in a straightforward way. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Today, around 6,000 officially classified products pass through the world’s ports, and digital...
Venture capital “mega-deals”—which rake in $100 million or more—have taken off at breakneck speed. A total of 185 were signed by the end of September, setting the pace for a record number of mega-deals in 2019. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Interestingly, mega-deal counts aren’t the only thing...
Building a brand with an imperishable competitive edge can be difficult. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Technology companies however, are redefining what that edge means. By hastily responding to emerging consumer needs and leveraging the power of brand, these companies can continuously create meaningful solutions for real problems...
Oil and gas discoveries excite markets and nations with the prospect of profits, tax revenues, and jobs. However, geological processes did not distribute them equally throughout the Earth’s crust and their mere presence does not guarantee a windfall for whatever nation under which they lie. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters,...
What makes a country successful from an economic perspective? Many think of this in terms of GDP per capita—but in a rapidly changing world, our definitions of progress have evolved to encompass much more. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more This animated Chart of the Week visualizes 10 years...
Wealth inequality shows up in a variety of different ways. You can see it in the uneven distribution of millionaires around the world. You can find it in a series of maps we published this time last year, showing the average wealth per adult in each country in the...
The world is awash in data like never before. From a person’s morning Uber ride and favorite coffee spot, to the emails sent from their office—all these activities create massive amounts of data, but also behavioral and investment insights. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Warren Buffett’s investment style...
Since 1965, it’s estimated over 1.35 million metric tons (MtCO₂e) of greenhouse gases have been released into the atmosphere—and over a third can be traced back to just 20 companies. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more This week’s chart draws on a dataset from the Climate Accountability Institute, and...
An economic downturn is approaching on the horizon. Amid low interest rates and a manufacturing slowdown, industries and investors alike are scrambling to prepare as the window of opportunity closes. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Banking is no different. After a decade of expansion, the industry is showing...
The Big Five tech giants, or “FAAMG”—Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Google (Alphabet)—have a combined market capitalization of over $4 trillion. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more These powerful tech behemoths often devour the talent, technology, or entire businesses of aspiring competitors. Given their financial weight, mergers and acquisitions...
Although esports might seem like a relatively new phenomenon, its origins can be traced all the way back to the 1970s. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more It was only in the past decade however, that a wave of technological innovation transformed the entire industry from an underground niche...
From agrarian economy to global superpower in half a century—China’s transformation has been an economic success story unlike any other. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Today, China is the world’s second largest economy, making up 16% of $86 trillion global GDP in nominal terms. If you adjust numbers...
When we think of network effects, we’re usually thinking of them in the context of technology and Metcalfe’s Law. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Metcalfe’s Law states that the more users that a network has, the more valuable it is to those users. It’s a powerful idea that...
There’s a reason retirement is often referred to as the golden years. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Many view retirement as a welcome reward following a successful career. The transition, however, is not always easy. An enjoyable retirement is often dictated by the amount of money people have...
Modern cars bear little resemblance to their early ancestors, but the basic action of steering a vehicle has always remained the same. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a Tesla or a vintage Model T, turning the wheel dictates the direction of movement. This simple premise, which places humans...
It’s no secret that news media is a tough industry. Q3 2019 hedge fund letters, conferences and more For various reasons — from tech disruption to changing media consumption habits — the U.S. has seen a net loss of 1,800 local newspapers over the past 15 years. As regional newspapers are...
Politics can be a hot button topic in America. With rising tensions on both sides of the political spectrum, some claim that bipartisanship is dead. Recent research shows that may well be true. Q2 hedge fund letters, conference, scoops etc Today’s charts come from a report by the independent think tank...
When you start feeling ill, the first line of defense is typically to have a doctor assess the symptoms—but how much you end up paying for a visit differs greatly by region. Q2 hedge fund letters, conference, scoops etc Today’s interactive visualization was created by HealthDataViz consultant Lindsay Betzendahl, who also...
The Industrial Revolution changed the form and function of cities. New patterns of work resulted in massive wealth and distinct advantages for certain regions. Urbanization emerged as a defining characteristic of this age. Q2 hedge fund letters, conference, scoops etc During the latter part of the Industrial Revolution, Cambridge School economist...
With 28 countries and over €15.8 trillion in 2018 GDP (PPP) to its name, there’s no doubt the European Union (EU) is highly influential in economics and politics. The “superpower” tackles a wide range of issues from climate change and health to external relations, justice, and migration. Q2 hedge fund...
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