In terms of income, the gap between rich and middle class is growing, but in terms of happiness it is relatively low by broader historical standards.

（ ——牛！作者思想境界太高了，译者）从收入来说，富人和中层阶级的差距是在扩大，但是从快乐的角度来说它比历史上的标准相对要低。

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To some extent, the modest uptick in income and standards of living reflects the precipitous growth of the Texas-Mexico border.

在某种程度上，人均收入和生活水平的温和上升反映了德州——墨西哥边境的经济增长。

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Income statistics, however, don't tell the whole story of Americans' living standards.

收入统计并不能完全说明美国人的生活情况。

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To some extent, the modest uptick in income and standards of living reflects the precipitous growth of the Texas-Mexico border.

ECONOMIST: The colonias of the Mexican border

While we knew that some people could not afford to make the home purchases that they did, we did not recognize that their numbers would be swelled by the simultaneous lowering of underwriting standards, changes in accounting rules and a slowing economy diminishing the income potential of both new buyers and current owners.

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The trend should continue well into the future on rising disposable income, higher standards of livings and a younger demographic where almost half the population is under 25 and eagerly looks forward to exploring the increasingly interconnected world.

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