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  • The mean center of population distribution changes every time the census data is recorded, and it looks to have moved from the past decade….

  • The new yuan-denominated accounts at the Bank of China in New York and California are the latest sign of the end of dollar dominance.

  • The new yuan-denominated accounts at the Bank of China in New York and California are the latest sign of the end of dollar dominance….

  • As the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy rapped, it's all about the Benjamins. That's $100 bills, and there are more of them in circulation…

  • If you happened to keep an eye on the currency markets, you may have noticed that it's been a banner week for China's renminbi. The Chinese…

  • Just days after the triple calamity in Japan — from earthquake to tsunami to radiation — I found myself at an awkward turn in a conversation. I…

  • Mar 16, 2011

    Nuclear Numbers

    In light of the unfolding calamity in Japan, check out these nuclear numbers as compiled over the years by the hardworking index editors at Harpe…

  • Smartphones and those handy apps that you download into smartphones are now helping the British calculate their official inflation rate. Governme…

  • Colorado faces a tough budget year due to the loss of tax revenue and growing costs to keep programs and services running. It's inspired some creative thinking to fix the state's dams.

  • It's not exactly World of Warcraft, but Backseat Budgeter tries to turn balancing a state budget into a game. Get started and you'll see a gas-ta…