This dynamic could last for decades, bringing unimagined prosperity worldwide. Understandably, there's an urge to dismiss the whole notion. Here's the thing, though. So far, the numbers suggest it's for real. Gross domestic product keeps growing faster than anyone expects.
Inflation is almost negligible.
Incomes are up and the poor are gaining. Life is pretty good all around. Colossal technological bounds, global interdependence, and sustained high growth aren't exceptional. Through most of America's economic history, they've proved the rule. Mired as we are in more recent, less interesting history, it's easy to overlook this past.