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					Originally Posted by  Barnet Flame
					 
				 
				In the Developed World, that is true. But much of the reason for being better off arises from technological advances. 
			
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You mean capitalism? surely not.
 
In the late 40's home ownership was rare, you got at best week's vacation and for most all the threat of hunger was a real fear if you were injured or couldn't work for any reason.