A worldwide rise in living standards. From: The Futurist | Date: January 1, 1999| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1999 World Future Society. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Statistics and anecdotal evidence show that the standard of living has risen dramatically not only in the US but also in most other countries. This trend is reflected in marked improvements in housing, transportation, education, wages and other economic and social indicators.

By almost any economic yardstick, standards of living are improving around the world, says a renowned financial manager and philanthropist.

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