. *The strongest national
economy in the history of the modern world. *The most affluent
middle-class in modern history.

which hasn't had a pay increase in 30 years.



"Finally, the Census Bureau approach ignores several sources of
income--benefits and transfers--that have grown significantly. When
all of these pieces are out together, the data suggest that median
Census income per person has risen by 50% over the past 30 years--not
18%."
[...]
"Admittedly, this is a touchy issue to write about at a time when
millions of our fellow citizens are out of work and facing dim
prospects for the future. But doesn't it seem as though good public
policy (on trade, immigration and transfers, to name a few) depends on
getting the facts right?"

http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/30/mid...ts-cooley.html

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