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Suppose the average family in each country nets 122,000 versus $105,000. After 25 years, it’s stark — Country A is almost 50% richer. That’s not abstract. It shows up in better services, shorter workweeks, and more freedom from drudgery. And notice that “average incomes” need not mean wages; they can reflect a household’s broader share of economic value. People in Country A could enjoy nicer parks, better transit, and more sustainable infrastructure. If the countries are neighbors, the contrast becomes political. The citizens of Country B, languishing without material progress, will grow restless.
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