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A cut above the West: America’s astounding economy

The Intelligence from The Economist

CHAPTER

The Rise of America in the Global Economy

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.

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