The Nation of the Future - New York Times

The Nation of the Future - New York Times

For all you pessimists out there, a must read by David Brooks. One sample:

"Is the United States becoming a less important player in the world economy? Not yet. In 1971, the U.S. economy accounted for 30.52 percent of the world's G.D.P. Since then, we've seen the rise of Japan, China, India and the Asian tigers. The U.S. now accounts for 30.74 percent of world G.D.P., a slightly higher figure."