Mean National Prosperity

On Marketplace last night, Robert Reich talked about a cognitive disconnection regarding the American economy. While the country’s gross national product has been increasing, individuals (other than the top 20%) haven’t been seeing any benefits from the increased productivity. Usually increased productivity goes hand-in-hand with increased wealth. Rather than income and net worth increasing with the GDP, it has stayed flat.

Reich suggested developing a new measure: mean national prosperity. Listen to the show. Perhaps a new indicator can give a clearer picture of economic life in this country.

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