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GDP is up 32% over the past 5 years[0]. Wages are up 25% over the same time period. Seems like we could use a little bit more compensation increases. [0] https

GDP is up 32% over the past 5 years[0]. Wages are up 25% over the same time period. Seems like we could use a little bit more compensation increases. [0] https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?g=1hYJD https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?g=1hYJD [1] https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?g=1hYK4 https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?g=1hYK4

Aloisius 3y ago
GDP growth is utterly broken from increased government spending. It's not sustainable.
- Volundr 3y ago
  Even if we accept that as true, it means we've allowed businesses to collect that overspending while not passing it on to workers. How convenient for them.