Latest WHO COVID-19 Statistics reveal sinister surge in the sub-continent. Here’s to hoping that they can get these numbers down soon!
Decline of US Manufacturing Jobs Since 1970
St. Louis Federal Reserve has compelling visualization functionality, using data from FRED and BLS.
Graph below shows the steep decline in manufacturing jobs in US since 1970.
With no or few fans, third jerseys and similar merchandising strategies represent a claw-back
By the way, the Washington Capitals third jersey has topped sales for most of the year. Read more here:
https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-unveil-new-third-jersey-design/c-320688286
COVID STRICTNESS vs. MORBIDITY
Wallethub graphic below shows confused situation. Hard to see correlation between state policies and outcomes. Clearly, some strict states are doing well, but not all. Other “lax” states seem to be okay – though again some are struggling. This a multi-variable challenge which is hard to articulate.
American Made Products
There are several companies that show it’s possible to produce a quality product in the USA.