There are three or four fiscal tools which shape life variables in the global system. US prosperity hinges upon the creation of new consumer goods. The automobile, railroads, television, radio, cinema, computers and now the Internet continue to stimulate demand. Political legitimacy at home is crucial. There are solutions.
Social justice is the best solution but it is costly to the wealthy.
Racism, religiousity, the false Masculinities of sports and violence, demonization of the young, gender bashing and national chauvinism still work to shape both street politics, public policy and private relationships. Five futures for America. Modern science requires one predict one and only one outcome state. Islam and Israel are both attempting to impose an religiousity and exclusivity upon those within the borders of given nation-states.