Serendipity Talk: Where on Earth is the US? Are We in the Top 10?

How does the US compare in meeting the challenges that exist in 2025? We will examine some 24 topics including: GDP,  wages,  taxes, trade balance, tariffs, environment, energy, education, healthcare, climate change, immigration, safety, prosperity, happiness, "Best" Nations, et al.. We will use the "Top 10" format which provides a quick "snap-shot" of the US rank relative to other nations. Our sources are international surveys by highly credible and impartial world-wide organizations.

Doug Stowell is a consumer and political polling veteran in both U.S. and EU markets. His career includes Market Research Director for the Xerox Corp., US Clients Director for the UK firm NOP, Ltd. in London and Sr. Polling Executive - Wirthlin Worldwide in Washington, DC. He launched Market Resource Associates, in 2008 and conducts opinion research on global issues today. He is a member of the Furman University OLLI in Greenville, SC and conducts Zoom programs for more than 80 organizations world-wide.