States Focused on Sustainable Energy Production
A major technological and economic story of recent years has been the rapid growth of sustainable energy. The pull of decarbonization demand from public and private entities to mitigate the impact of climate change continues to speed t...
Oct 31, 2024
Trade Wars & the Dinner Table: Which Foods Are Most Vulnerable to Import Tariffs?
The 2024 presidential race and recent port strikes have brought renewed focus on America's dependence on foreign goods and U.S. trade policy more broadly. Both President Trump and Vice President Harris have signaled a shift away from l...
Oct 25, 2024
States Whose Businesses Are Embracing Artificial Intelligence
As artificial intelligence technologies have become more prevalent in the last few years, businesses everywhere are trying to understand what AI means for them. Major tech corporations like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI (maker of ChatG...
Oct 03, 2024
Cities Where Construction Workers Would Have To Work the Longest Hours To Afford a Home
Federal funding for infrastructure projects has surged in recent years. Since 2021, Congress has allocated more than $550 billion for rebuilding and expanding critical infrastructure across the United States. From transportation networ...
Sep 27, 2024
Household Items That Have Increased Most in Price
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy has endured a series of disruptions that continue to have ripple effects for consumers. And few economic issues of this era have garnered more attention than the persistent r...
Sep 19, 2024
Cities With the Most People Working Past the Retirement Age
As the population continues to age, a growing number of individuals are extending their careers well beyond the traditional retirement age. This trend is influenced by several factors, including economic necessity, personal fulfillment...
Sep 06, 2024
States Experiencing the Worst Droughts This Year
As 2024 unfolds, it is rapidly becoming the hottest year on record, with unprecedented temperatures being recorded around the world. The sweltering heat is not just uncomfortable but has far-reaching implications for the environment, a...
Sep 04, 2024
Residents of These U.S. States Are More Interested in Gold Than Stocks
Gold has long been valued as a safe-haven asset, particularly during economic instability and inflation. For thousands of years, civilizations have valued gold for its intrinsic qualities, which have made it a reliable store of wealth ...
Aug 30, 2024