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by hshehehjdjdjd 2942 days ago
Food and water are pretty cheap these days in advanced countries. Very few people have trouble getting enough of them. Similarly, crime has been plummeting in most areas during the measured period. Lead in water is also a rare problem to have these days, Flint MI notwithstanding.

The main cost issues today are healthcare, education, and housing.