Dashboards (Mockups)
Visualizing economic data and policy impacts using Power BI.
Overview Dashboard
GDP Growth (YoY)
2.5%
+0.1%
Inflation Rate (CPI)
3.1%
-0.2%
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
+0.0%
S&P 500 (YTD)
+5.2%
Import Prices (MoM)
-0.1%
↓
Import Prices (YoY)
+0.9%
↑
Export Prices (MoM)
0.0%
→
Export Prices (YoY)
+2.4%
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Fuel Import Prices (MoM)
-2.3%
↓
Fuel Import Prices (YoY)
-5.2%
↓
Nonfuel Import Prices (MoM)
+0.1%
↑
Nonfuel Import Prices (YoY)
+1.5%
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Agri Export Prices (MoM)
0.0%
→
Agri Export Prices (YoY)
+1.4%
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Non-Agri Export Prices (MoM)
-0.1%
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Non-Agri Export Prices (YoY)
+2.5%
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Consumer Confidence Index
98.5
-1.2
Producer Price Index (PPI)
123.4
+0.8%
Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
52.1
+0.3
Housing Permits & Starts
1.45M
-2.1%
Initial Jobless Claims
210K
+5K
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
$25.7T
+2.5%
Industrial Production Index
104.2
+0.4%
Retail Sales
$7.1T
+0.7%
Personal Income & Expenditures
+0.5%
+0.1%
Non-Farm Payrolls
+275K
+10K
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
+0.0%
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
3.1%
-0.2%
Balance of Trade
-$68B
-2.3%
Import & Export Price Indexes (MoM %)
Fuel Import Prices (MoM %)
Nonfuel Import Prices (MoM %)
Agricultural Export Prices (MoM %)
Non-Agri Export Prices (MoM %)
Producer Price Index (PPI) vs Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Payroll Employment Trends
Average Hourly Earnings
Employment Cost Index (ECI) Over Time
Policy Impact Analysis
Economic Growth by Political System (% Annual GDP Growth)
Key Insights:
- Dictatorships show higher short-term growth but decline significantly over time
- Democracies demonstrate more sustainable and innovation-driven growth
- Social democracies balance growth with stability and social welfare
Freedom Index by Political System (0-100 Scale)
Freedom Analysis:
- Democracy: Highest scores across all freedom indicators
- Social Democracy: Strong freedoms with some regulatory constraints
- Centralized Government: Significant restrictions on fundamental freedoms
- Freedom scores correlate strongly with innovation and long-term prosperity
Innovation & Development vs Regulatory Environment (0-100 Scale)
Innovation vs Regulation Analysis:
- Strict Border Control: Severely limits talent attraction and international collaboration
- Moderate Regulation: Balances innovation with necessary oversight and protection
- Open System: Maximizes innovation through free flow of ideas, talent, and capital
- Innovation thrives on diversity, collaboration, and minimal barriers to knowledge exchange
GDP Growth vs Import Restrictions & Tariffs
Trade Policy Impact Analysis:
- Free Trade: Maximum GDP growth with high trade volumes and zero tariffs
- Low Tariffs: Minimal impact on growth while providing some protection
- High Tariffs: Significant reduction in trade volumes and GDP growth
- Trade Wars: Severe economic contraction with dramatically reduced trade
- Trade restrictions create deadweight losses and reduce overall economic efficiency
Historical Government Investment & Tariff Rates (% of GDP)
Government Investment Trends:
- 1990s: Low investment (3.1-4.2%) during economic expansion
- 2000s: Moderate increase (4.5-5.5%) post-9/11 security focus
- 2008-2010: Crisis response (7.2-7.8%) with stimulus packages
- 2011-2019: Gradual decline (6.0-5.6%) with austerity measures
- 2020-2024: High investment (7.8-9.2%) for crisis recovery
Tariff Rate Evolution:
- 1990s: Trade liberalization (5.5-8.5%) with WTO/NAFTA
- 2000s: Continued reduction (5.2-6.8%) with globalization
- 2009-2010: Crisis protectionism (8.1-8.5%) temporary spike
- 2011-2016: Gradual reduction (6.8-7.0%) trade normalization
- 2017-2024: Trade war escalation (7.5-11.8%) protectionist policies
GDP Growth Before/After Tax Reform (Comparison)
Tax Reform Impact Analysis:
- Corporate Tax Reduction: +0.7% GDP growth boost from 21% to 35% rate cuts
- Income Tax Simplification: +0.6% growth through reduced compliance burden
- VAT Adjustments: +0.6% growth from consumption tax optimization
- Capital Gains Reform: +0.6% growth through investment incentives
- Progressive Tax System: +0.7% growth from fairer tax distribution
- Digital Tax: +0.4% growth from modern tax base expansion
- Well-designed tax reforms consistently boost economic growth and investment
Inflation Rate with Monetary Policy Events
Monetary Policy Impact Analysis:
- COVID Emergency (2020): Emergency rate cuts to 0.25% with deflationary pressures
- Inflation Surge (2021-2022): Delayed policy response allowed inflation to peak at 9.1%
- Aggressive Hiking (2022-2023): 5% rate increases brought inflation down from 9.1% to 3.0%
- Policy Lag Effect: 6-12 month delay between rate changes and inflation response
- Rate Cutting (2024): Gradual easing as inflation approaches 2% target
- Monetary policy effectiveness depends on timely response and clear communication
Government Spending Change vs GDP Growth Change
Fiscal Policy Analysis:
- Expansionary Policies: Stimulus packages show strong GDP growth correlation
- Investment Focus: Infrastructure and human capital yield higher returns
- Austerity Impact: Spending cuts generally reduce GDP growth
- Emergency Spending: Crisis response shows mixed effectiveness
Policy Type Effectiveness:
- Social Investment: Healthcare and education show high multipliers
- Technology Investment: Digital transformation drives innovation
- Infrastructure: Physical capital investment supports long-term growth
- Fiscal Consolidation: Debt reduction often reduces growth short-term
Key Indicators by Policy Regime
| Indicator | Democracy | Social Democracy | Centralized Gov | Authoritarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Performance | ||||
| GDP Growth Rate (%) | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Inflation Rate (%) | 2.3 | 2.1 | 4.2 | 6.8 |
| Labor Market | ||||
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.2 | 3.8 | 5.9 | 8.1 |
| Fiscal Health | ||||
| Public Debt/GDP (%) | 65.2 | 72.8 | 45.1 | 38.9 |
| Government Spending/GDP (%) | 38.5 | 52.3 | 28.7 | 22.1 |
| Tax Revenue/GDP (%) | 32.1 | 45.8 | 18.9 | 15.2 |
| Investment | ||||
| Foreign Direct Investment ($B) | 125.3 | 98.7 | 45.2 | 23.8 |
| Innovation | ||||
| Innovation Index Score | 78.5 | 72.1 | 45.3 | 28.9 |
| Social Development | ||||
| Human Development Index | 0.892 | 0.915 | 0.756 | 0.623 |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.45 | 0.58 |
| Governance | ||||
| Press Freedom Score | 85.2 | 78.9 | 25.3 | 12.1 |
| Corruption Perception Index | 73.8 | 81.2 | 34.5 | 18.7 |
Policy Regime Analysis:
- Democracy: Highest innovation, FDI, and press freedom; moderate debt levels
- Social Democracy: Best social outcomes, highest HDI; higher spending and taxes
- Centralized Government: Lower debt and spending; reduced freedoms and innovation
- Authoritarian: Lowest spending and debt; poorest social and economic outcomes
- Democratic institutions consistently outperform authoritarian systems across most indicators
Market Trends Dashboard
Total Market YTD
+5.2%
+0.3%
Best Sector
Technology
+8.2%
Worst Sector
Consumer Discretionary
+2.1%
Best Segment
Large Cap
+6.0%
Sector Performance vs. Total Market
| Sector | Performance | Vs. Total |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | +8.2% | Overperforming |
| Healthcare | +3.5% | Underperforming |
| Financials | +5.0% | Overperforming |
| Consumer Discretionary | +2.1% | Underperforming |
| Energy | +6.7% | Overperforming |
Market Segment Performance vs. Total Market
| Segment | Performance | Vs. Total |
|---|---|---|
| Large Cap | +6.0% | Overperforming |
| Mid Cap | +4.2% | Underperforming |
| Small Cap | +2.8% | Underperforming |
Top Movers (Stocks)
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Macroeconomic Dashboard
GDP Growth (YoY)
2.5%
+0.1%
Inflation Rate (CPI)
3.1%
-0.2%
Interest Rate
4.0%
+0.25%
Employment Rate
96.2%
+0.1%
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
-0.1%
Population Growth
0.7%
+0.02%
R&D Expenditure (% GDP)
2.1%
Tax on Personal Income (% GDP)
9.5%
Gov. Debt (% GDP)
78%
Household Debt (% Net Disposable Income)
110%
Population
340M
+0.7%
Age 0-14
18%
-0.1%
Age 15-64
65%
+0.1%
Age 65+
17%
+0.2%
GDP Growth Over Time
Inflation Rate Over Time
Interest Rate Over Time
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Population by Age and Gender (M/F)
R&D Expenditure, Tax, and Debt (% of GDP)
Household Debt vs. Net Disposable Income
Skills & Competency Index
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STEM Gap & Employment Shortage
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