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2007-10 recession in the Americas
As one of the most developed regions in the world, the late 2000s – early 2010s recession in the Americas is seen as one of worst disaster areas of all the world.
As one of the most developed regions in the world, the late 2000s – early 2010s recession in the Americas is seen as one of worst disaster areas of all the world.
2007-2012 global financial crisis
The 2007–2012 global financial crisis, also known as the Global Financial Crisis, is considered by many economists to be the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
The 2007–2012 global financial crisis, also known as the Global Financial Crisis, is considered by many economists to be the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
2007–10 recession in the Americas
As one of the most developed regions in the world, the late 2000s – early 2010s recession in the Americas is seen as one of worst disaster areas of all the world.
As one of the most developed regions in the world, the late 2000s – early 2010s recession in the Americas is seen as one of worst disaster areas of all the world.
2008-2012 global financial crisis
The 2008–2012 global financial crisis, also known as the Global Financial Crisis, late-2000s financial crisis or the "Great Recession", is considered by many economists to be t...
The 2008–2012 global financial crisis, also known as the Global Financial Crisis, late-2000s financial crisis or the "Great Recession", is considered by many economists to be t...
2010 United States foreclosure crisis
The 2010 United States foreclosure crisis, sometimes referred to as foreclosure-gate, is an ongoing and unresolved issue in the United States and refers to an apparently widespread epidemi...
The 2010 United States foreclosure crisis, sometimes referred to as foreclosure-gate, is an ongoing and unresolved issue in the United States and refers to an apparently widespread epidemi...
2011 U.S. debt ceiling crisis
The 2011 United States debt ceiling crisis concerns the ongoing debate over whether the debt ceiling of the United States should be increased and, if so, the amount of the extension.
The 2011 United States debt ceiling crisis concerns the ongoing debate over whether the debt ceiling of the United States should be increased and, if so, the amount of the extension.
2011 United States debt ceiling crisis
The 2011 United States debt ceiling crisis concerns the ongoing congressional debate over whether the debt ceiling of the United States should be increased and, if so, the amount of the extension.
The 2011 United States debt ceiling crisis concerns the ongoing congressional debate over whether the debt ceiling of the United States should be increased and, if so, the amount of the extension.
2011 US debt ceiling crisis
The 2011 United States debt ceiling crisis is the ongoing debate over whether the debt ceiling should be increased and, if so, by how much it should be raised, what future spending policies and/...
The 2011 United States debt ceiling crisis is the ongoing debate over whether the debt ceiling should be increased and, if so, by how much it should be raised, what future spending policies and/...
3rd Summit of the Americas
The 3rd Summit of the Americas was a summit held in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on April 20--22, 2001.
The 3rd Summit of the Americas was a summit held in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on April 20--22, 2001.
America's Top States For Business
America's Top States For Business In 2011, CNBC, a division of NBC Universal, owned in part by Comcast and General Electric, released its "America's Top States For Business 2011" report.
America's Top States For Business In 2011, CNBC, a division of NBC Universal, owned in part by Comcast and General Electric, released its "America's Top States For Business 2011" report.
American Competitiveness Initiative
The American Competitiveness Initiative (ACI) is a federal assistance program intended to help America maintain its competitiveness through investment in research and development (R&D) and education.
The American Competitiveness Initiative (ACI) is a federal assistance program intended to help America maintain its competitiveness through investment in research and development (R&D) and education.
Black Friday (shopping)
Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.
Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.
Block grant
In a fiscal federalism form of government, a block grant is a large sum of money granted by the national government to a regional government with only general provisions as to the way it is to b...
In a fiscal federalism form of government, a block grant is a large sum of money granted by the national government to a regional government with only general provisions as to the way it is to b...
Boskin Commission
The Boskin Commission, formally called the "Advisory Commission to Study the Consumer Price Index", was appointed by the United States Senate in 1995 to study possible bias in the computation of...
The Boskin Commission, formally called the "Advisory Commission to Study the Consumer Price Index", was appointed by the United States Senate in 1995 to study possible bias in the computation of...
Categorical grant
Categorical grants are grants, issued by the United States Congress, which may be spent only for narrowly-defined purposes.
Categorical grants are grants, issued by the United States Congress, which may be spent only for narrowly-defined purposes.
Chimerica
Chimerica is a neologism coined by Niall Ferguson and Moritz Schularick describing the symbiotic relationship between China and the United States, with incidental reference to the legendary chimera.
Chimerica is a neologism coined by Niall Ferguson and Moritz Schularick describing the symbiotic relationship between China and the United States, with incidental reference to the legendary chimera.
Clearing House Interbank Payments System
The Clearing House Interbank Payments System is the main privately held clearing house for large-value transactions in the United States, settling well over US$1 trillion a day in around 250,000...
The Clearing House Interbank Payments System is the main privately held clearing house for large-value transactions in the United States, settling well over US$1 trillion a day in around 250,000...
Commission on Money and Credit
A national Commission on Money and Credit (CMC) was established November 21, 1957, by Donald K. David, Chairman of the Committee for Economic Development (CED), to make the first extensive in...
A national Commission on Money and Credit (CMC) was established November 21, 1957, by Donald K. David, Chairman of the Committee for Economic Development (CED), to make the first extensive in...
Comparison between U.S. states and countries by GDP (nominal)
This is a comparison between US states and countries' nominal Gross Domestic Product.
This is a comparison between US states and countries' nominal Gross Domestic Product.
Comparison between U.S. states and countries by GDP (nominal) per capita
This is a comparison between US states and countries' per capita nominal Gross Domestic Product.
This is a comparison between US states and countries' per capita nominal Gross Domestic Product.
Comparison between U.S. states and countries by GDP (PPP)
This is a comparison between U.S. states and countries by Gross Domestic Product (PPP).
This is a comparison between U.S. states and countries by Gross Domestic Product (PPP).
Comparison between U.S. states and countries by per capita GDP (nominal)
This is a comparison between US states and countries' per capita nominal Gross Domestic Product.
This is a comparison between US states and countries' per capita nominal Gross Domestic Product.
Comparison between U.S. states and countries nominal GDP
This is a comparison between US states and countries' nominal Gross Domestic Product.
This is a comparison between US states and countries' nominal Gross Domestic Product.
Economic impact of illegal immigrants in the United States
The economic impact of illegal immigration to the United States is a matter of study and debate relating to the nation's economy and politics.
The economic impact of illegal immigration to the United States is a matter of study and debate relating to the nation's economy and politics.
Economic Programs (United States)
Economic Programs in the United states are created for the purpose of helping the economy.
Economic Programs in the United states are created for the purpose of helping the economy.
Economy of the United States
The economy of the United States is the world's largest national economy.
The economy of the United States is the world's largest national economy.
Executive pay in the United States
Executive pay, refers to financial compensation received by upper-level management of a firm.
Executive pay, refers to financial compensation received by upper-level management of a firm.
Exorbitant privilege
The exorbitant privilege is a term coined in the 1960s by Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, then the French Minister of Finance.
The exorbitant privilege is a term coined in the 1960s by Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, then the French Minister of Finance.
Factory Orders
The Factory Orders report measures dollar volume of new orders, shipments, unfilled orders, and inventories reported by domestic manufacturers.
The Factory Orders report measures dollar volume of new orders, shipments, unfilled orders, and inventories reported by domestic manufacturers.
Federal spending and taxation across states
The monitoring of federal spending and taxation and its variation between states in the United States began in 1977 under a query run by Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Democratic senator of New York.
The monitoring of federal spending and taxation and its variation between states in the United States began in 1977 under a query run by Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Democratic senator of New York.
Financial position of the United States
The overall financial position of the United States as of 2009 includes $50.7 trillion of debt owed by US households, businesses, and governments, representing more than 3.5 times the annual gro...
The overall financial position of the United States as of 2009 includes $50.7 trillion of debt owed by US households, businesses, and governments, representing more than 3.5 times the annual gro...
Fiscal Wake-Up Tour
The Fiscal Wake Up Tour is a joint public engagement initiative by The Concord Coalition, The Brookings Institution, and The Heritage Foundation.
The Fiscal Wake Up Tour is a joint public engagement initiative by The Concord Coalition, The Brookings Institution, and The Heritage Foundation.
History of the U.S. public debt
At the end of September 2009, the overall U.S. public debt was approaching twelve trillion dollars and passed that benchmark approximately 3 weeks later.
At the end of September 2009, the overall U.S. public debt was approaching twelve trillion dollars and passed that benchmark approximately 3 weeks later.
History of the United States public debt
History of the United States public debt In the United States, national debt is money borrowed by the federal government of the United States.
History of the United States public debt In the United States, national debt is money borrowed by the federal government of the United States.
Homeownership in the United States
The homeownership rate in the United States in 2009 remained similar to that in other post-industrial nations with 67.4% of all occupied housing units being occupied by the unit's owner.
The homeownership rate in the United States in 2009 remained similar to that in other post-industrial nations with 67.4% of all occupied housing units being occupied by the unit's owner.
India, China & America Institute
The India, China & America Institute (ICA Institute) is a non-profit institute providing a sustainable, non-governmental platform to identify and drive synergies among India, China and the Unite...
The India, China & America Institute (ICA Institute) is a non-profit institute providing a sustainable, non-governmental platform to identify and drive synergies among India, China and the Unite...
International rankings of the United States
The following are links to international rankings of the United States.
The following are links to international rankings of the United States.
Intragovernmental holdings
In economics, intragovernmental holdings (also known as intragovernmental debt or intragovernmental obligations) are Government Account Series (GAS) securities held by government tru...
In economics, intragovernmental holdings (also known as intragovernmental debt or intragovernmental obligations) are Government Account Series (GAS) securities held by government tru...
Jobs created during U.S. presidential terms
The numbers typically used and most frequently cited by economists are total nonfarm payroll employment numbers as collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on a monthly and annual basis.
The numbers typically used and most frequently cited by economists are total nonfarm payroll employment numbers as collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on a monthly and annual basis.
Late-2000s and Early 2010s financial crisis
The late-2000s financial crisis, which extended into the early 2010's; also known as the Global Financial Crisis or the "Great Recession", is considered by many economists to be the ...
The late-2000s financial crisis, which extended into the early 2010's; also known as the Global Financial Crisis or the "Great Recession", is considered by many economists to be the ...
Late-2000s financial crisis
The late-2000s financial crisis, also known as the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) or the "Great Recession", is considered by many economists to be the worst financial crisis since the...
The late-2000s financial crisis, also known as the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) or the "Great Recession", is considered by many economists to be the worst financial crisis since the...
Maquiladora
A maquiladora or maquila is the Mexican name for manufacturing operations in a free trade zone, where factories import material and equipment on a duty-free and tariff-free basis for assem...
A maquiladora or maquila is the Mexican name for manufacturing operations in a free trade zone, where factories import material and equipment on a duty-free and tariff-free basis for assem...
Mortgage GSE controversy
The controversy in relation to the United States mortgage government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) was triggered by accounting scandals, which urged the US government to consider tightening the c...
The controversy in relation to the United States mortgage government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) was triggered by accounting scandals, which urged the US government to consider tightening the c...
Mortgage industry of the United States
The Mortgage industry of the United States is a major financial sector.
The Mortgage industry of the United States is a major financial sector.
NAFTA superhighway
The phrase NAFTA superhighway is sometimes used to refer to certain existing and proposed highways.
The phrase NAFTA superhighway is sometimes used to refer to certain existing and proposed highways.
National Debt Clock
The National Debt Clock is a billboard-sized running total dot-matrix display which constantly updates to show the current United States gross national debt and each American family's share of t...
The National Debt Clock is a billboard-sized running total dot-matrix display which constantly updates to show the current United States gross national debt and each American family's share of t...
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is an American nonprofit organization that provides counseling services for consumers.
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is an American nonprofit organization that provides counseling services for consumers.
New York Clearing House
The New York Clearing House Association, the nation’s first and largest bank clearing house, was created in 1853, and has played a variety of important roles in supporting the development of the...
The New York Clearing House Association, the nation’s first and largest bank clearing house, was created in 1853, and has played a variety of important roles in supporting the development of the...
New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange, commonly referred to as NYSE is a stock exchange located at 11 Wall Street, Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
The New York Stock Exchange, commonly referred to as NYSE is a stock exchange located at 11 Wall Street, Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
North American energy independence
North American energy independence is a stated goal of those who believe that the North American nations - the USA, Canada and Mexico - must reduce their reliance on oil purchased from outside ...
North American energy independence is a stated goal of those who believe that the North American nations - the USA, Canada and Mexico - must reduce their reliance on oil purchased from outside ...
North Carolina economy
The economy of North Carolina covers 15 metropolitan areas.
The economy of North Carolina covers 15 metropolitan areas.
Project Socrates
Project Socrates was a US Defense Intelligence Agency program established in 1983 within the Reagan administration.
Project Socrates was a US Defense Intelligence Agency program established in 1983 within the Reagan administration.
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is a private-sector, non-profit corporation created by the Sarbanes–Oxley Act, a 2002 United States federal law, to oversee the auditors of public c...
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is a private-sector, non-profit corporation created by the Sarbanes–Oxley Act, a 2002 United States federal law, to oversee the auditors of public c...
Reduce America's Debt Now Act of 2011
Reduce America's Debt Now Act of 2011 is a proposed act that will require employers to make non-deductible deductions from employees for the US Treasury to be used to feed the United States publ...
Reduce America's Debt Now Act of 2011 is a proposed act that will require employers to make non-deductible deductions from employees for the US Treasury to be used to feed the United States publ...
Regional stock exchange
A regional stock exchange is a term used in the United States to describe stock exchanges that operates outside of the country's main financial center in New York City.
A regional stock exchange is a term used in the United States to describe stock exchanges that operates outside of the country's main financial center in New York City.
Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America
The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) was a region-level dialogue with the stated purpose of providing greater cooperation on security and economic issues.
The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) was a region-level dialogue with the stated purpose of providing greater cooperation on security and economic issues.
Social programs in the United States
Social programs in the United State compromise a set of programs that are designed to subsidize the needs of the general U.S. population, but with various eligibility requirements and provided b...
Social programs in the United State compromise a set of programs that are designed to subsidize the needs of the general U.S. population, but with various eligibility requirements and provided b...
Standard of living in the United States
Standard of living in the United StatesItalic textThe homeownership rate is relatively high compared to other post-industrial nations.
Standard of living in the United StatesItalic textThe homeownership rate is relatively high compared to other post-industrial nations.
Stigler Commission
Formally known as the Price Statistics Review Committee, the Stigler Commission was convened in 1961 to study the measurement of inflation in the United States.
Formally known as the Price Statistics Review Committee, the Stigler Commission was convened in 1961 to study the measurement of inflation in the United States.
Survey of Professional Forecasters
The Survey of Professional Forecasters, also called, The Anxious Index, is a highly predictive report on the prospects for the Economy of the United States issued quarterly by the Federal ...
The Survey of Professional Forecasters, also called, The Anxious Index, is a highly predictive report on the prospects for the Economy of the United States issued quarterly by the Federal ...
Tobacco in the United States
Tobacco has a long history in the United States and in recent years controversy has arisen due to the suppression of studies on the health effects of smoking.
Tobacco has a long history in the United States and in recent years controversy has arisen due to the suppression of studies on the health effects of smoking.
Transaction deposit
In the United States, transactions deposit is a term used by the Federal Reserve for checkable deposits and other accounts that can be used directly as cash without withdrawal limits or restrictions.
In the United States, transactions deposit is a term used by the Federal Reserve for checkable deposits and other accounts that can be used directly as cash without withdrawal limits or restrictions.
U.S. Producer Price Index
The official measure of producer prices in the US is called the Producer Price Index (PPI).
The official measure of producer prices in the US is called the Producer Price Index (PPI).
Uniform Commercial Code
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC or the Code), first published in 1952, is one of a number of uniform acts that have been promulgated in conjunction with efforts to harmonize the law of sa...
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC or the Code), first published in 1952, is one of a number of uniform acts that have been promulgated in conjunction with efforts to harmonize the law of sa...
United States Congress Joint Economic Committee
The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) is one of four standing joint committees of the U.S. Congress.
The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) is one of four standing joint committees of the U.S. Congress.
United States Consumer Price Index
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a time series measure of the price level of consumer goods and services.
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a time series measure of the price level of consumer goods and services.
United States debt ceiling crisis
The United States debt ceiling crisis was a financial crisis that started as a debate over increasing the statutory limit of the amount of indebtedness the government of the United States can have.
The United States debt ceiling crisis was a financial crisis that started as a debate over increasing the statutory limit of the amount of indebtedness the government of the United States can have.
United States debt-ceiling crisis
The United States debt-ceiling crisis was a financial crisis in 2011 that started as a debate in the United States Congress about increasing the debt ceiling.
The United States debt-ceiling crisis was a financial crisis in 2011 that started as a debate in the United States Congress about increasing the debt ceiling.
United States domestic market
The term United States domestic market (USDM) is used to describe the United States' economic market for American-brand goods, chiefly automobiles and parts.
The term United States domestic market (USDM) is used to describe the United States' economic market for American-brand goods, chiefly automobiles and parts.
United States Domestic Policy Council
The Domestic Policy Council (DPC) of the United States is the principal forum used by the President of the United States for considering domestic policy matters, excluding economic matters...
The Domestic Policy Council (DPC) of the United States is the principal forum used by the President of the United States for considering domestic policy matters, excluding economic matters...
United States Economy and Business:1900-1909
Editing United States Economy and Business:1900-1909 Business and the Economy 1900-1909 During and between during this time, many new business opened creating opportunities for fina...
Editing United States Economy and Business:1900-1909 Business and the Economy 1900-1909 During and between during this time, many new business opened creating opportunities for fina...
United States entitlement programs
The United States entitlement programs are those institutions, supported or managed by the U.S. government, that aim to ensure economic security, universal access to the resources for self-devel...
The United States entitlement programs are those institutions, supported or managed by the U.S. government, that aim to ensure economic security, universal access to the resources for self-devel...
United States House Committee on Small Business
The United States House Committee on Small Business is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives.
The United States House Committee on Small Business is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives.
United States House Committee on the Budget
The U.S. House Committee on the Budget, commonly known as the House Budget Committee, is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress.
The U.S. House Committee on the Budget, commonly known as the House Budget Committee, is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress.
United States National Economic Council
The National Economic Council of the United States is the principal forum used by the President of the United States for considering economic policy matters, separate from matters relating to do...
The National Economic Council of the United States is the principal forum used by the President of the United States for considering economic policy matters, separate from matters relating to do...
United States policy responses to the late-2000s recession
United States policy responses to the late-2000s recession explores legislation, banking industry and market volatilty within retirement plans.
United States policy responses to the late-2000s recession explores legislation, banking industry and market volatilty within retirement plans.
United States public debt
The United States public debt is the money borrowed by the federal government of the United States at any one time through the issue of securities by the Treasury and other federal government ag...
The United States public debt is the money borrowed by the federal government of the United States at any one time through the issue of securities by the Treasury and other federal government ag...
United States Senate Committee on Finance
The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance (or, less formally, Senate Finance Committee) is a standing committee of the United States Senate.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance (or, less formally, Senate Finance Committee) is a standing committee of the United States Senate.
United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship is a standing committee of the United States Senate.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship is a standing committee of the United States Senate.
United States welfare state
The United States welfare system refers to those institutions, supported or managed by the U.S. government, that aim to ensure economic security, universal access to the resources for self-devel...
The United States welfare system refers to those institutions, supported or managed by the U.S. government, that aim to ensure economic security, universal access to the resources for self-devel...
Wedding industry in the United States
Every year in the United States, there are approximately 2.5 million weddings, and the wedding industry has grown to an empire of 40 billion dollars per year.
Every year in the United States, there are approximately 2.5 million weddings, and the wedding industry has grown to an empire of 40 billion dollars per year.
Working Group on Financial Markets
The Working Group on Financial Markets (also, President's Working Group on Financial Markets, the Working Group, and colloquially the Plunge Protection Team) was created by Exe...
The Working Group on Financial Markets (also, President's Working Group on Financial Markets, the Working Group, and colloquially the Plunge Protection Team) was created by Exe...