Americans Are Not Wealthy: The Truth About The US Economy

Americans Are Not Wealthy: The Truth About The US Economy

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. https://youtu.be/kzFUd8uj7pA?si=Kgu4gzI_hrZUgPuH Media outlets often claim Americans are wealthier than Europeans, but it’s not true. Average wealth looks high, but is skewed by extreme inequality. US median wealth is quite low. This is the real data. It is often said that the United States is the richest country on Earth. This is a…

Americans Are Not Wealthy: This Is the Truth About the US Economy

By Ben Norton - Aug 16, 2026 It is often said that the United States is the richest country on Earth. This is a myth. It is certainly true that, in the United States, there are some very, very rich people, including the wealthiest billionaires on Earth, and the first ever trillionaire (Elon Musk). However,...