Forecasts of declining US economic power are misplaced

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In this article

  • Forecasters' foibles
  • 1980s 'declinism' vogue
  • Decline and fall?
  • Japan as 'number one'?
  • Lure of 'presentism'
  • Fundamental US strengths
  • 'Priced-in' risk vs hidden hazards

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