Jeff Desjardins is a founder and editor of Visual Capitalist, a media website that creates and curates visual content on investing and business.

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Digital Economy and Society

These are the apps we spend the most time using

New data shows the apps that we spend the most time on.

04 Sep 2018

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United States

These NASA images from space show the devastating effects of the North American wildfires

Images from NASA show the extent of wildfires in North America.

03 Sep 2018

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Information Technology

What is the future of 5G?

5G looks set to have a major impact on every aspect of our digital lives.

14 Aug 2018

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United States

Over 200 years of US market milestones

The US stock market has a long history of heavy hitters.

08 Aug 2018

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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Debunked: 8 myths about AI's effect on the workplace

Machine learning looks set to cause a seismic shift in the world of work. Here's what you need to know.

06 Aug 2018

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Education, Gender and Work

These degrees have the highest salaries in the US

High demand careers provide the best pay.

30 Jul 2018

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International Trade and Investment

These are the world's biggest importers

Which countries can throw their weight around the most with tariffs and retaliatory measures? Those who import the most goods.

26 Jul 2018

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Cities and Urbanization

By 2100 none of the world's biggest cities will be in China, the US or Europe

In less than 100 years, the world's megacities are set to be focused in Africa and India.

20 Jul 2018

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Information Technology

These are the world's largest tech giants

The new Internet Trends report shows that the US and China dominate the technology industry.

16 Jul 2018

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Cities and Urbanization

These are the 30 cities best placed for long-term success

Based on data from JLL's City Momentum Index, these cities are ready to adapt and innovate for the future.

05 Jul 2018

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Global Economic Imbalances

This is the global economic impact of violence

Apart from destroying lives, violence can also disrupt productivity and wealth creation.

03 Jul 2018

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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

10 skills you'll need to survive the rise of automation

Soft skills look set to keep humans relevant in the future of work.

02 Jul 2018

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Geo-economics

These are the world's most valuable brands of 2018

Based on a global ranking of 100 brands by Forbes.

29 Jun 2018

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Financial and Monetary Systems

Estas son las economías con mayores reservas de divisa extranjera

En los juegos de altas esferas del comercio internacional, conservar reservas de efectivo extranjero te da opciones.

28 Jun 2018

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Entrepreneurship

In the race to 50 million users there's one clear winner - and it might surprise you

Technology is changing how quickly innovations and new products spread, with the 50-million-user mark hit in just 19 days by Pokémon Go.

26 Jun 2018

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