705Z Fall 2025 “Where on Earth is the U.S.? Are We in the Top 10?”

How does the U.S. compare in meeting the challenges that exist in 2025? We will examine some 24 topics including: GDP, Wages, Taxes, Trade balances, Tariffs, Environment, Energy, Education, Healthcare, Climate Change, Immigration, Safety, Prosperity, Personal Happiness, “Best” nations, etc. The top 10 format provides a quick snapshot of where the U.S. ranks relative to other nations. Our sources are international surveys by highly credible and impartial worldwide organizations. This is the fourth bi-annual edition of the program and includes three discussion breaks. A complete pdf copy will be supplied in advance.

Doug Stowell is a consumer and political polling veteran in both U.S. and EU markets. His career includes Market Res. Dir. for the Xerox Corp., U.S. Clients Director for NOP, Ltd.in London, UK and Sr. Polling Executive - Wirthlin Worldwide in D.C. In 2008, he launched MRA, a global research firm.