The Economist does an excellent job laying out the many issues in measuring GDP and using it as a measure of prosperity
The end of coal…
I pulled this chart from a NY Times article, which shows the rapidly declining share of the use of coal for producing electricity: Here is the
U.S. Corporate Profits on Pace for Third Straight Decline… WSJ
It's all in these two charts: Note that the chart is a "blend of actual and estimated results".... Exxon and Amazon's actual earnings are not in
EIA updated country analysis: Iraq
The EIA has updated its country analysis on Iraq.... Here are some charts: "Iraq's crude oil production grew by almost 1.5 million barrels per day
U.S. Natural Gas Imports/Exports… EIA
The EIA reports that net imports of natural gas are at the lowest levels since 1986... Note that pipeline exports to Mexico have increased: "In
Eurozone Economy Above Pre-crisis High… NYTimes
Here is a nice chart from the NY Times showing Eurozone GDP growth since 2008: "The potential growth rate in Europe is probably 1 percent,” Mr.