Econintersect: The White House has released the 2013 Economic Report of the President. The report numbers 456 pages but has a saving grace: Just as a small child can “read” the National Geographic,” attention-span-challenged adults can look at the “pictures” in the economic report. We have selected 39 interesting graphs to share here.
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GDP Graphs
From the report, discussing the graph above:
A comparison of recent economic performance in the United States with that of countries undertaking more abrupt fiscal consolidation underscores the importance of a balanced and responsible approach to return over time to a sustainable Federal budget. Figure 1-4 shows that while GDP in the United States has expanded for 14 consecutive quarters and surpassed its pre-recession peak, the recovery has faltered in places where austerity has been implemented more rapidly. President Obama has put it succinctly:
“We cannot just cut our way to prosperity.”
Tax Graphs
The following graph shows the redistribution of tax burden over the past 50 years. The taxes paid by the middle 20% have increased approximately 35% ([19%-14%]/14%) while the taxes paid by the top 0.1% have declined by 40% ([50%-30%]/50%). The decline for the top 1% is about 28%.
Employment Graphs
Wealth and Income
Government Spending and Recessions
Exports and Trade
Federal Deficits and Debt
Health Care
ENERGY
Other
Source:
Economic Report of the President (March 2013)
