America pays workers just 27% of what its wealth allows – the worst in the OECD
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- The United States, despite its wealth, consistently underperforms in providing basic economic and social rights compared to other high-income nations.
- The U.S. scores around 80% on health, below peers like Canada (90%) and Australia (93%), with declines expected due to policy changes reducing health insurance coverage.
- On the right to food, the U.S. scores about 81%, ranking 30th out of 37 OECD countries, with recent cuts to food assistance programs increasing hunger.
- For work and income, the U.S. achieves only 27% of its potential, the worst among OECD members, reflecting growing economic inequality and insufficient wages.
- In education, the U.S. scores 76% overall, with strong access (90.7%) but low quality (61.3%), placing it 20th among 38 OECD countries.