Looking at GDP per capita over the past century it looks like it rises sharply around WWII and there is a slight rise in the 80s, but for the most part it has s

Looking at GDP per capita over the past century it looks like it rises sharply around WWII and there is a slight rise in the 80s, but for the most part it has steady growth. Considering WWII and the 80s saw the highest increases in deficit spending, I think that just proves my point?