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There's an easy fix for that: more outsourcing. With the low wage jobs moved overseas, the median among those still working will be higher.
If that does not show the need for manufacturing - what will. In 10 year if the US continues to spend ~1T on lawyers, ~ 3T on government, and
Dont know why all did send, - completing last, China,Korea, and countries where R&D is high may occupy the upper slots. And would like to see the d$/dT..........
The table is the best example I've seen showing trickle down was actually redistribution up.
Yeah, but who has the richest rich people ?
And who has the most awesome military ?
And who has the most people in prison ?
So, we're still exceptional.
I'll give you a hint, the former leader no longer competes.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/23/upshot/this-simple-table-summarizes-our-story-on-american-living-standards.html?_r=1