2009

Hans Rosling debunks myths about “developing world”

by Catherine Mulbrandon

in Other

From a TED Talk in June 2006. What I love is the way he uses humor to make many of his points. Other good things in the video:

  • Challenges preconceive notions people have about the subject.
  • Talks to the data and interacts with it.
  • He places the data in historical context by explaining what happened in each country.
  • The data visualization is the presentation, not just a background slide for his talk.
  • Performs research on his target audience (i.e. students) to understand what they need to know.
  • The presentation is shot from more than one camera, showing him and the screen from different angles.

Watching him I see how controlling the display from his laptop is an obstacle. What he needs a way to interact directly with the screen through touch and gesture.

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Emergence of China, India, and Brazil in the World Economy

by Catherine Mulbrandon

in Other

Created by Joe Swainson, recent graduate of University Arts London (Camberwell College). He created this poster to show the shift in our world economy with emergence of certain markets. Countries covered are: United States, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia, Brazil, India, China. Data sources are United Nations historical data and Goldman Sachs forecasting data.

Each circle represents the size of the nation’s economy every decade from 1970 to 2050. The countries are ranked by GDP each decade from largest to smallest. Pay attention to the forecast for China, India and Brazil

GDP of 10 countries

If you are interested in having your work posted to Visualizing Economics let me know. Send me an email at catherine[at]visualizingeconomics.com with an example and explanation of your design, the source of your data and a link to your web site.

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Prices, Inflation and Deflation: Great Depression vs Great Recession

by Catherine Mulbrandon

in History of the United States, VE Infographics

Another infographic comparing the last 18 months to the Great Depression. This time I am focusing on Prices, Inflation and Deflation.

Inflation 1930s

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index History Table

If you want more see Inflation and Deflation created by WallStats

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Inflation in 1933 (explained by MGM Studio)

by Catherine Mulbrandon

in Other

A 10-minute short film produced by the MGM studio to be played in movie theaters across the country. Pete Smith explains (with graphs!) how FDR’s inflationary policies are going to help the economy. Found via FinanceProfessor.com and BusinessInsider.com. Here is the related IMDB article Inflation (1933)

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