Very few think the world is making progress. In this article, we look at the history of global living conditions and show that the world has made immense progress in important aspects.

How is education financed? How much do we spend on it? What are the returns?

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Over the last 70 years, some characteristics surged in importance, while others became less crucial.

Vaccines dramatically cut the rates of vaccine-preventable diseases in the US