US pays workers just 27% of what its wealth allows
The lowest share among OECD countries.
1US economic performance
Despite its $32 trillion economy, the US pays workers only 27% of what its wealth allows - the lowest rate among OECD countries. Human rights measurements show the nation is underperforming its potential across multiple indicators.
225-year decline
US performance in health, education and income distribution has either stagnated or declined over the past 25 years. Compared to other high-income nations, America fails to utilize its resources efficiently to improve citizens' wellbeing.
3Healthcare setbacks
The US healthcare score stands at 80%, trailing Canada (90%) and Australia (93%). Gains from the Affordable Care Act were reversed by COVID-19 and policy changes. Up to 17 million Americans could lose health insurance by 2034 due to recent legislation.
4Food insecurity
With an 81.1% food security score, the US ranks 30th among 37 OECD nations. Inflation and housing costs leave 14.8 million women and 9.1 million men without reliable access to nutritious food. SNAP program cuts exacerbate the problem.
5Education stagnation
US education scores remain flat, mirroring other sectors. Inefficient resource allocation particularly limits low-income families' access to quality education, perpetuating economic inequality across generations.
6Income inequality
Workers' share of national wealth remains disproportionately low compared to US economic size. This income disparity hinders social mobility and erodes the middle class, with wages consistently below OECD averages.
7Policy impacts
The 2017 tax reform and 2025 legislative package reduced social program funding. These policies disproportionately affected low-income groups' access to healthcare and nutrition. Experts warn the situation will worsen in coming years.
8Path forward
The US must distribute economic resources more equitably. Investing in social programs, raising minimum wage, and healthcare reform could improve human rights scores. Successful policies from other OECD nations offer potential models.
Original article: Fortune — ABD çalışanlarına servetinin sadece %27'sini ödüyor