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What does it mean?
America’s economy is strong and improving.
In plain terms
The U.S. economy is doing well and getting better.
What can you take from it?
Economic conditions are favorable.

Where it applies

  • economic reporting
  • campaign speeches

Putting it to work

  • promoting economic confidence

Questions to consider

  • Is the economy strong for everyone?
  • How do we measure strength?

Another view

It ignores regional disparities or individual economic hardship.

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