Companies have long assumed that America would always be a land of mass affluence and upward mobility.

企业向来断定美国将一直是巨大财富和不断晋级的地方。

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The previous book examined the history of the postwar period, examining how mass affluence transformed American culture, making people more introspective and more focused on the achievement of non-material goals.

FORBES: Human Capitalism

Carnival trades at a forward PE multiple4 of 16, with a forecast long-term growth rate of around 16% per year.5 This is an attractive trade off, in my opinion, particularly given the great dynamics of an industry riding the powerful, long-term currents of mass affluence and aging.

FORBES: Why Carnival Corp. May Be On Course For Smooth Sailing