The superiority of the U.S. economy The Mystery of the U.S. Economy One of the great mysteries of our time seems to be why the U.S. economy is so good. A lot of good things are inexplicably happening. The economy tops the list.
Economists remain mystified why.
It's no mystery that the current state of the U.S. economy is good. The numbers are undeniable. The U.S. economy grew almost 4 percent in the fourth quarter of 1996. Inflation is low, interest rates are low, and job creation continues at a slow, but steady, pace. The mystery is why it is so good.