Even though housing is typically only about 5 per cent of the economy, falls of this magnitude are a significant drag on growth. (rba.gov.au)
A map from the pro-market American Enterprise Institute shows international trade counts for more than 10 per cent of the economy in numerous states with Senate races this fall including: Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Indiana, Tennessee, Michigan, Washington, Montana and North Dakota, among others. (canadianbusiness.com)
Starting in 2017, Alberta will apply a $ 20 - a-tonne price on carbon emissions that will cover about 90 per cent of the economy, including essentials such as gasoline and home heating fuel. (canadianbusiness.com)