@sj probably just not counting people at all then? That does seem to be a trend in USA. Or maybe not being able to read and write or have any disposable income is not a barrier to having a high standard of living in USA. idk I do know some of the conclusions stood out immediately as having a cultural bias. But by all means believe what you want. You still didn't tell me what insight there was, the whole 'Everything is fine'? lol ok then.