A (well-to-do) reader offers a thoughtful take on problems that go past inflation… Alex Berenson – Nov 06, 2025 – his Substack (i’m a subscriber) By most measures, the American economy is in excellent shape. America’s economic output is now about $30 trillion — $85,000 per person, far more than other big countries. The United States still accounts for one-quarter of the world’s total output, the same share as 35 years ago. China’s rise has come mostly at the expense of Europe and Japan, while American technology giants lead the world. The recent numbers are good too. Unemployment is just … Continue reading Why do so many Americans feel so financially stressed when the overall economy is strong?