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The American economy

The envy of the world

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The American economy has left other rich countries in the dust. Expect that to continue, argue Simon Rabinovitch and Henry Curr

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The American economy has left other rich countries in the dust

Expect that to continue, argue Simon Rabinovitch and Henry Curr

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Economic output

American productivity still leads the world

Innovation and a vibrant tech sector continue to give America a competitive edge

For richer and poorer

Is higher inequality the price America pays for faster growth?

A look at the potential downsides of outperformance

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Energy

The shale revolution helped make America’s economy great

But will the country’s oil riches discourage a similar revolution in renewables?

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Stocks

Why the American stockmarket reigns supreme

Lower returns are coming, but they should continue to be world-beating

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The dollar

China’s yuan is nowhere close to displacing the greenback

The only way the dollar will lose its supreme role is at America’s own hand

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Looking ahead

What can stop the American economy now?

Toxic politics could derail America’s economic boom. The world should hope it does not

The American economy

Sources and acknowledgments

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Schooling’s stagnation

Must try harder

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Schools in rich countries are making poor progress. They need to get back to basics, argues Mark Johnson

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