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Who are the Four Asian Tigers?

Also known as the Four Little Dragons or Four Asian Dragons, the economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan all experienced rapid industrialization between the 1960s and 1990s.

June 5, 2017 12:37

The Currencies Of South America

All sovereign states in South America, with the exception of Ecuador, use their own currencies. Ecuador uses the US dollar.

May 24, 2017 18:05

What is a Newly Industrialized Country?

A Newly Industrialized Country, or NIC, is a classification in socioeconomics used to describe countries whose economies have not reached that of developed nations, but have surpassed that of developing countries.

May 5, 2017 16:58

What is the Geary–Khamis Dollar?

The Geary–Khamis dollar, also known as the International Dollar, is a fictional currency with the same PPP (purchasing power parity) of the USD.

May 5, 2017 16:53

Who Does the Wage Gap Affect?

Income disparity among races and between genders prevails as one of the main challenges facing society today.

May 1, 2017 12:15

US Poverty Level By State

When it comes to the poorest states in the United States, you will see that Louisiana is in first place and Mississippi in second.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Average Rent By City

If you are looking to move to another city, one of the first things you will look for is the price of rent. When it comes to high rent New York is in the lead and takes the number one spot.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Personal Bankruptcy Filings By State

When it comes to areas with the highest rates of personal bankruptcy filings in the U.S. the South reigns supreme. For statewide rates, we find Tennessee in first place, followed by neighboring Georgia and Alabama.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Tobacco Production By State

When it comes to the states that grow the most tobacco, North Carolina retains its traditional place out front. On the international market, however, U.S. tobacco continues to lose prestige as others rise to the top.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Countries Who Receive the Least ODA Per Capita

While some developing countries receive foreign financial aid, international and internal issues cause places like Venezuela and Iran to receive far lower levels of assistance.

April 25, 2017 12:31

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