The Economic Return on Investment for Public Education
Infographic Published on June 17, 2016Investing in public education has tremendous economic effects, in addition to promoting civic participation and volunteerism. This infographic summarizes updated results from The Cost and Benefits of an Excellent Education for all America's Children by Levin et al. and incorporates full effects including spinoff and productivity gains as calculated by The Perryman Group.
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Educational Attainment and Household Wealth in Texas
Infographic Published on June 14, 201665.9% of the current school-age population in Texas belongs to Hispanic, Black, or Asian/other households which, when combined, only account for 11% of the state's household wealth. If we don't provide the needed resources, educational attainment in the state will trend downward and overall economic performance, opportunity, and standards of living will be eroded over time.
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- education,
- educational attainment,
- household,
- wealth
The Economic Benefits of the Undocumented Workforce
Infographic Published on February 10, 2016The issues surrounding immigration are complicated (particularly in the case of the undocumented segment), but there is one incontrovertible fact: Texas needs the workers! This infographic summaries some of the key findings of the Perryman Group's report analyzing the economic effects of the undocumented workforce, Texas Needs the Workers! An Analysis of the Economic and Fiscal Impact of Undocumented Workers.
Electronic Payments and the US Economy: Adding Jobs and Growing the Economy
Infographic Published on October 30, 2015An easy to use, efficient method of purchasing goods and services is essential to a well functioning economy. Payment methods have evolved throughout human history, from barter to primitive forms of money, to full-bodied coins and precious metals, to bank notes, to national fiat currency and checks. This infographic summarizes some of the findings in our full report, The Electronic Payment System: An Assessment of Benefits for the US and State Economies.
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- payments,
- US economy
Electronic Payments and the US Economy: State Impacts
Infographic Published on October 30, 2015An easy to use, efficient method of purchasing goods and services is essential to a well functioning economy. Payment methods have evolved throughout human history, from barter to primitive forms of money, to full-bodied coins and precious metals, to bank notes, to national fiat currency and checks. This infographic summarizes some of the findings in our full report, The Electronic Payment System: An Assessment of Benefits for the US and State Economies.
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- electronic payments,
- payments
The Economic Costs of Child Maltreatment
Infographic Published on November 13, 2014Every year, millions of children in the United States suffer from some type of abuse or neglect. Even beyond the horrific physical and mental costs of child maltreatment, there is also a tremendous economic cost. This infographic summarizes some of the key findings in our report, Suffer the Children: An Assessment of the Economic Costs of Child Maltreatment.
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- child abuse,
- child maltreatment
Hunger: The Economic Effects and the Possibility of a Solution
Infographic Published on November 06, 2014Tens of millions of Americans do not have enough food to meet basic daily needs, which is nothing short of tragic. Every year that this problem is allowed to persist literally saps trillions of dollars in long-term economic potential from the United States. This infographic summarizes the findings in our report, Hunger: Economic Perspectives, Sustainable Solutions.
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- food banks,
- hunger