> The U.S's averaged around 5%, peaking near 15% and nearing 10% several years You completely over-estimate the growth rate of US economy. You have probably re

> The U.S's averaged around 5%, peaking near 15% and nearing 10% several years You completely over-estimate the growth rate of US economy. You have probably read the raw GDP data that doesn't correct the growth rate with inflation which was very high in 1975-1985. (cf http://www.bea.gov/national/xls/gdpchg.xls http://www.bea.gov/national/xls/gdpchg.xls )