Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Flashes: September 5, 2013

Today, one farmer feeds about 350 Americans.  In 2020, that will be one farmer feeding 400 Americans.
We currently dedicate approximately $350 per American (or 0.84% of our GDP) to producing our food supply.

Today, we have one lawyer for every 250 Americans.  In 2020, that will be one lawyer for every 250 Americans.
We currently dedicate approximately $550 per American (or 1.3% of our GDP) to legal services.

Today, we have one entertainer/media person for every 190 Americans.  In 2020, that will be one for every 180 Americans.
We currently dedicate approximately $372 per American (or 0.85% of our GDP) to entertainment and the arts.

"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", or "liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and life"?


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