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Ruchir Sharma on America’s Debt and the Future of Capitalism

Ideas of India

CHAPTER

The Economic Dichotomy: Discontent and Opportunity

This chapter explores the troubling state of the American economy, contrasting it with Western counterparts while highlighting declining productivity and rising inequality. It addresses the disillusionment of younger generations regarding economic prospects, alongside critiques of government intervention and monetary policies that favor large firms. The narrative underscores the complexities of housing regulations and the broader implications of fiscal practices, questioning the sustainability of current economic trends amid rising national debt and dissatisfaction.

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