[T]oday’s typical worker in America must work 1,123 hours – or 28 weeks – to earn enough income to buy a new, base-model Toyota Camry. Compared to 1957, two-and-a-half weeks less work is required today of an ordinary American worker to buy a popular new car – a popular new car that is nearly indescribably superior to a ’57 Chevy.That is, if there is any such thing as a typical or ordinary worker anymore.
The article also notes that, despite farm subsidies, a gallon of milk is relatively cheaper. Maybe cheaper food and obesity go together?

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