
The Rise and Fall of American Growth, 1870-2010
The Economic History Podcast
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Obstacles to Economic Growth in the United States
This chapter discusses the headwinds and challenges that are impeding future economic growth in the United States, including rising inequality, stagnation of incomes at the bottom, education barriers, demography, fiscal drag, and declining living conditions. It explores the difficulties in finding solutions and suggests learning from other countries as a potential approach.
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