Our Five Favorite Fun Facts & Figures
NPR
In the course of our reporting on the economy, we unearth all sorts of juicy nuggets of information and data — so many that we can't possibly make episodes out of all of them. So today we've decided to gather together some of our favorite tidbits for your listening pleasure. Get ready to be surprised by some data that we've gathered on GDP, legacy student enrollment, the racial wealth gap, the dominance of the U.S. dollar, and the average age of a startup CEO.
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Legacy and Athlete Preferences at Harvard
What Wealth Inequality In America Looks Like
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