Why Living Standards Decline as the Economy Appears to Grow
By Robert Genetski Government data show the economy grew by 3 percent over the past year and is continuing to grow this spring. Normally, when the economy grows by 3 percent it is something to celebrate. Real growth means living standards are increasing and the main challenge is how to spend the newly acquired income. Unfortunately, for most workers, there is no surplus of income.
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