And the New Tourism Leader in Latin America is… Uruguay?

New Data Shows Roanoke, Virginia Region Has More Undergraduate College Students Per Capita Than Notable College Hotbeds

Per capita income dips for Abilene

Per capita personal income fell for the Abilene metro area last year, but that doesn’t come as a surprise to economist Karr Ingham.“That’s what happens during times of recession,” said Ingham, who studies the Abilene economy.

Kentucky by the numbers: $31,936

Kentucky's per capita personal income in 2008 was $31,936, according to data recently released

Noteworthy | U.S. ranks eighth in ease of launching a business

The U.S. is No. 8 in the World Bank’s annual rankings for how easy it is to launch a business. Places to avoid include Haiti, where various startup fees are more than double the per capita income and it takes an average of more than three years to get a building permit.