> One important way we don't compare is that healthcare and retirement costs are a massive drag on our economy. By "our economy", do you mean private persons?

> One important way we don't compare is that healthcare and retirement costs are a massive drag on our economy. By "our economy", do you mean private persons? The whole country? Regardless, coming from one of those magic fairylands of modern Europe - health care and retirement costs are a massive drag on our economy as well, they're just not as easily seen by general people (you certainly don't see it on your pay slip).