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by Stronico 1933 days ago
More production per worker - due to automation and other efficiency improvements.
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So the deal is basically that we're producing more goods than ever, even as % of GDP, but the proportion of our labor force that's involved in that production has cratered. Got it, thanks!
>due to automation and other efficiency improvements.

Which is due to OSHA, HR and other overhead increases.

Which is due to...(I dunno but probably some sort of economic surplus)