"The economy, stupid" was a theme used in the 1992 presidential election, after a year of recession in 1991. Now it is the centerpiece of too many speeches. The popularity arises from simple behavior. We worry about many things when we are financially confident. When we are not, we worry about one thing, the economy. In mature societies, most things fall into the economic realm; how much money do you have? With enough, one can reach for the stars.
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