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Was Life Better 50 Years Ago?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast

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The Tyranny of Choice

The tyranny of choice as economists call it. There are so many options that actually choosing one you're less satisfied with whatever you choose. People still live longer than they did 50 years ago on balance. And if you're old, by the way, you really live longer. If you get to 75, you are much more likely to live a longer life than you were 50 years ago.

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