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Do you see any worth in noting these two statements?

"50% of people today make more than their parents."

"90% of people 60 years ago made more than their parents."

If yes, what is the problem that you have with this study again?




It doesn't account for obvious confounding factors to prove it's conclusions of stagflation. Comparing parents to children has a pile of variables during this time frame that the article doesn't examine in the slightest.

For example it doesn't mention birth control once.




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