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America’s economic outperformance is a marvel to behold

America's economic dominance remains striking and is increasing relative to its rich-world peers, with higher income and consumption due to highly skilled workers and investment in research and development.

  • America's economic dominance remains striking and is increasing relative to its rich-world peers.
  • America's outperformance has translated into wealth for its people, with higher income and consumption.
  • America's productivity growth comes from highly skilled workers and investment in research and development.
  • America's advantage in raw numbers and demographic advantage over most other wealthy countries.
  • America's economy permits extreme volatility in individual livelihoods and suffers from inequality and corporate power.
America’s economic outperformance is a marvel to behold
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