In this edition of Brookings Data Now: a century since World War I; outlook for real GDP growth in 2014; what U.S. county pays the most in taxes?; and people working older.
The year World War I startedFind out how the world in which the Great War that started a century ago resembles that of today. |
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The consensus outlook for real GDP growth in 2014Real GDP growth has averaged about 2 percent over the past three years. |
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$66,576 |
Average income taxes paid in Teton Co., WyomingHome of Jackson Hole ski resort, the county ranks highest in taxes paid, and second in taxes paid as share of income. |
1.5% |
Increased labor force participation of 60-64 year olds over the last five years (2007-12)The rate of participation is accelerating, since in the years 1989-2007 it was 0.4 percentage increase annually. |
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Brookings Data Now: Which U.S. County Pays Most in Taxes?
December 20, 2013