History of the United States

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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Unemployment: Great Depression vs Great Recession

by Catherine Mulbrandon

in History of the United States, VE Infographics

I created this infographic to compare the unemployment rate over the last 18 months to the Great Depression.

Unemployment1930s

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics: Current Population Survey (CPS)

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Unemployment and Presidential Elections: 1980 – 2008

by Catherine Mulbrandon

in History of the United States, Maps, VE Infographics

Screenshots from a Bureau of Labor Statistics Interactive Map showing the unemployment rate by state 2 months before the presidential election since 1980. The party in power and the party that eventual won the White House is listed below each map.

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Unemployment magnifying glass

[tags]United States, Unemployment, Election[/tags]

Updated Sept 2008 map with election winner.

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Annual Inflation: Transportation vs Medical Care (1935-2007)

by Catherine Mulbrandon

in History of the United States, VE Infographics

I have plotted the annual inflation (CPI-U) for transportation sector (cars, trucks, airline fares, public transportation, gasoline, repairs, insurance etc…) and medical care sector (prescription drugs, medical supplies, doctor visits, dentists, hospital services, insurance etc…) from 1935 to 2007.

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Inflation 1774-2007 magnifying glass

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics

[tags]United States, Inflation, Medical Care, Transportation[/tags]

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