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US Nuclear Power Generation vs US Tax Revenue

US Nuclear Power Generation and US Tax Revenue correlate at r = -0.34 over 53 years (1972–2024), p = 0.012. With the time trend removed, r = -0.19. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.012) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.19). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
-0.34
p-value
0.012
Years compared (n)
53 (1972–2024)
95% confidence interval
-0.56 to -0.08
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.19

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