1. US tax-and-transfer is more redistributive than Europe’s system.
 
Source: @amorygethin, @thomas_blncht, @lucas_chancel  
 
2. Who is missing from the labor force?
 
Source: Wells Fargo Securities  
 
3. Flu vs. COVID fatality rates:
 
Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management  
 
4. US air freight volume:
 
Source: @WSJ   Read full article  
 
5. Weekend box office proceeds:
 
Source: Statista  
 
6. Recent population changes by state:
 
Source: U.S. Census Bureau   Read full article  
 
7. Launching the James Webb space telescope:
 
Source: @financialtimes   Read full article  
 
8. Space debris:
 
Source: McKinsey  
 
9. Happy holidays!
 
• Essential holiday traditions:
 
Source: Statista  
 
• Plastic trees:
 
Source: Statista  
 
• What is your favorite Christmas song (2 charts)?
 
Source: Deutsche Bank Research  
 
Source: Statista  

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