[sharemywin]

of course without either of these every Americans incomes, wealth, etc would shift to the left by 1 if not 10 decimal places.

[DANmode]

The size and complexity of both of those has increased since the 50s, a time when "every American"¹ was far better off financially with their takehome.

So, I'm not sure I follow your assumption.

¹with obvious regards to those of color