By The Numbers

The numbers for Thursday, September 19, 2013: Both ends of the spectrum

Liyna Anwar Sep 19, 2013
By The Numbers

The numbers for Thursday, September 19, 2013: Both ends of the spectrum

Liyna Anwar Sep 19, 2013
778

Chipotle’s CEO makes 778 times more than the average worker at his company. But what does that discrepancy really tell us? (And why is the federal government interested in tracking that statistics?) (Marketplace)

1990

The last time Mexico’s national soccer team didn’t qualify for the World Cup, more than 20 years ago. But right now, Mexico is dangerously close to missing out on next year’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil. And if they don’t qualify, it could be a big economic blow for both sides of the border. (Bloomberg)

$1

The going price for a bunch of homes in Gary, Ind. But there’s a catch. (Marketplace)

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