Americans are richer than ever, so why are they so angry? | Allison Schrager

Allison Schrager highlights a significant contemporary paradox regarding the financial state of the United States. Although Americans have attained levels of wealth that are higher than ever before, there is a simultaneous and striking increase in negative perceptions concerning the economy. This contradiction suggests that despite the objective increase in riches, the general sentiment among the population remains pessimistic, creating a disconnect between actual economic prosperity and the public's perceived financial reality today.