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The Great American Wage Shift: How the Middle Class Got Squeezed (1970-2000)

What really happened to the American paycheck between 1970 and 2000? This video dives deep into a quantitative analysis of U.S. wage distribution, revealing the powerful forces that reshaped the economic landscape. We'll break down the data to show you exactly how wage growth diverged, why the middle class saw its share shrink, and which factors—from technology and globalization to policy changes—drove this historic shift. Understand the numbers behind the story of rising inequality and get a clear picture of who won and who lost in the American economy over three crucial decades.