Slouching toward Europe: Americans should instead pursue policies for a better economic future

Published July 5, 2024 4:45am ET



Americans need less “have a nice day” and more “strive hard.” Tolerance of mediocrity and an openness to slouching through each day is not the route to productivity growth. It’s the path to Western European-style economic stagnation.

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