Tourism is a major industry in some countries. The industry generates billions of dollars in revenues and offer job opportunities for millions of workers. Some countries such as those in the Caribbean such as the Dominican Republic excel in building the infrastructure needed to promote a vibrant hospitality sector while others do not do well. …
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The Top 10 Nuclear Energy Countries in the World based on capacity in 2015 are shown below: Click to enlarge Source: GCC–East Asia Relations in the Fields of Nuclear and Renewable Energy: Opportunities and Barriers, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies The US is the number one country in terms of nuclear energy capacity. However nuclear energy accounts for only 8% …
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The US spends the most on private health insurance of the total current health expenditures next only to South Africa. Compared to the OECD average rate of 6.3% the USA’s private health insurance rate is 35% – nearly six times more than the average. This is because unlike other countries such as France or Germany or …
The percentage of fiber optic connections in total broadband subscriptions in OECD countries is shown in the chart below. Japan, Korea and Lativa top the ranking. Click to enlarge Source: OECD Compared to the top three countries and Scandinavian countries the US has a long way to go in terms of fiber optic penetration.
The US has the highest corporate tax rate in OECD countries and Switzerland has the lowest rate in 2016. While France is generally known for high taxes some may find it surprising that the US has the highest rate at 35%. Click to enlarge Source: Apple Gets a Shakedown from the EU. Is Ireland Next to …
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