Mapped: America’s $2 Trillion Economic Drop, by State and Sector

In just a few months, the U.S. economy reeled from COVID-19. As real change in GDP suffered, which states and industries were the hardest-hit? Read more

Mapped: The Uneven Recovery of U.S. Small Businesses

Across the U.S., 37% of small businesses are still shuttered. This map demonstrates how uneven that closure rate is in cities around the country. Read more

Shapes of Recovery: When Will the Global Economy Bounce Back?

Economic recovery from COVID-19 could come in four shapes—L, U, W, and V. What do they mean, and what do global CEOs see as the most likely? Read more

The Economics of Coffee in One Chart

What makes your cup of coffee possible, and how much does it really cost? Here’s how the $200B coffee supply chain breaks down economically. Read more

Visualizing All of Earth’s Satellites: Who Owns Our Orbit?

Nearly 6,000 satellites circle our tiny planet. About 60% are space junk, 40% are operational—and hundreds more are launched every year. Read more

The 25 Largest Private Equity Firms in One Chart

How big is private equity? We show funds raised by the largest 25 private equity firms over the last five years and their notable investments. Read more

5 Big Picture Trends Being Accelerated by the Pandemic

In some cases, COVID-19 has sped up societal and economic trends that were already in motion. Here we examine five examples. Read more

How Holiday Spending Compares Around the World

This graphic illustrates some of the largest and most anticipated retail holidays by region and explores their origins. Read more

15 Warning Signs to Identify a Toxic Work Environment Before Taking a Job

This graphic illustrates 15 warning signs that job interviewees can use to help identify a toxic work environment before they join the wrong company. Read more

Tech’s Bizarre Beginnings & Lucrative Pivots

By embracing uncertainty and making timely pivots, we visualize the bizarre origin stories of the most successful tech companies today. Read more