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Standard of living

David Leonhardt and John Early against a black and orange background with the words DEBATE and "Are American Living Standards in Decline?" | Graphic by John Osterhoudt

Economy

Are American Living Standards In Decline?

David Leonhardt and John Early debate stagnation, inequality, and how people feel about the economy.

Gene Epstein | 10.25.2024 9:00 AM

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Economics

Better, Faster, Cheaper

Americans have more wealth than we could have ever imagined.

Ronald Bailey | 11.20.2018 6:00 AM

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Economics

Why Do We Want To Be Poorer and Less Equal Than We Are?

New Census data showing record levels of income and no increase in inequality should be cause for celebration.

Nick Gillespie | 10.1.2018 10:45 AM

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Human Progress

40 Ways the World Is Getting Better

The shape of human progress.

Marian Tupy | 7.18.2017 7:00 AM

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Income inequality

Your Neighbor's Fancy Car Should Make You Feel Better About Income Inequality

John V.C. Nye | 6.18.2017 6:00 AM

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