America has long had a higher fertility rate and a more open immigration system than most other wealthy countries. America spends about 40% more per pupil on education than the average member of the OECD. China's domestic policies have been very counterproductive for its tech sector over the last number of years. The rewards to scale are especially important in the technology industry, which is a big strength of U.S. economy.
Contrary to the groaning of both Republicans and Democrats, the economy is still the world’s largest. How has this success been sustained? We ask why choosing the wrong degree could leave you worse off than if you had never bothered at all. And our correspondent’s picks of the books that have been banned.
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