It's all done on computers. So don't just think of America as a place built with money. In reality it was also built by a lot of people who found some good ways to function without it. One of those ways was to help one another, which is why some Washingtonians still call a suburban volunteer rescure squad before they call 911. They know it will get there faster and do the job better.
Life is a succession of deals, all to maximize personal benefits.
And despite what you hear, that's not the way a lot Americans view life, nor practice it, On the other hand, another great American prototype is the snake oil salesman. We spend a lot of time in this country trying to fool each other. We call it marketing. So be careful when you make your deals and listen to your American experts. I wish you luck, guys.