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Brookings Data Now

Fred Dews

July 25, 2013

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Here are some interesting data points culled from recent Brookings research. Check back weekly for a new compilation of data and links to research and commentary to learn more.

x 2	The U.S. spends two times as much per capita than most other countries on health care (without better outcomes). Read it »
38%	The U.S. spends 38 percent more on elementary and secondary education than other OECD countries (with disappointing results, according to international assessments of learning).
↑	In recent years, the Republican Party has become far more conservative than the Democratic Party has become liberal, especially in the U.S. House of Representatives.
80%	80 percent of global GDP growth is projected to occur outside the United States and 70 percent in emerging markets between now and 2025. Read more »
$12 bn	The U.S. sends $1.3 billion in military aid annually to Egypt. After the recent military coup that deposed the Morsi regime, $12 billion was pledged by Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
40 mill.	40 million out of 70 million Pakistani children aged 5 to 19 do not attend school.
135,000	In Detroit’s core area of 7.2 square miles (total city = 138 square miles), there are: ~ 5,400 businesses employing ~ 135,000 workers; and there are 29,000 students at Wayne State University.

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