The article reports that in 1850, Americans were on average the tallest people and relatively underweight. increasing concern by the U.S. administration regarding the rapidly increasing healthcare costs resulting from obesity. In 1960, only 13% of adult Americans were overweight, as against 31% ...
In Japan, people have developed a strong “loner culture” and even a “loner economy”. 【4】 Ramen restaurants for solo diners are especially popular. Partitions(隔板)separate each seat. Diners fill out a form to place an order, and then press a button to call the waiter. They don’t...
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Using a top-down methodology, the Argus staff of analysts and its economist has continued to offer forecasts and ratings on the U.S. economy, and objective investment research analyzing hundreds of leading blue chip companies. Over the years, the company has expanded and diversified into other a...
Reserve, established in 1913 through the Federal Reserve Act, has stood for well over a century as a cornerstone for the U.S. financial system. Its longevity is a testament not just to decades of monetary policy but also to the Fed's ability to evolve along with the U.S. economy. ...
Non-agricultural growth has boosted Tennessee’s economy in recent years, with the manufacturing and mining, logging and construction industries experiencing strong growth. Tourists in Tennessee flock to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which welcomes more than 10 million visitors annually. ...
Best States Associated PressJan. 29, 2025 Long-Delayed, State-Appointed Court Opens in Mississippi's Capital City More than a year after a state-appointed court in Jackson, Mississippi, became law and lawsuits were dismissed challenging its appointments and other powers, the Capitol Complex ...
In the antebellum era, the economy of the United States underwent an acceleration of economic growth. Cliometric studies have established not only that growth predated the Civil War but that many features prominent in later years – commercialization of.
When the largest economy and holder of the international reserve currency is on the brink of default, no country can remain indifferent. But make no mistake, this is political theater. US Congress and the administration know too well that shrinking the deficit requires increase in government revenu...
The unemployment rate is a lagging indicator. When an economy begins to improve after a recession, for example, the unemployment rate may continue to worsen for some time. Many companies hesitate to hire workers until they regain confidence in the recovery, and it may take several quarters of ...