Is Being the ‘Saudi Arabia of Money’ Good for America?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this week’s Long Reads Sunday, NLW looks at recent statistics suggesting that, based on a comprehensive set of measures of well-being, U.S. citizens are worse off than they were a decade ago. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One potential explanation is the U.S.’ “USD Dutch Disease” - a peculiar set of consequences resulting from the role of the U.S. dollar in the world. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week’s reading is</span> <a href= "https://ftalphaville.ft.com/2019/03/13/1552487003000/How-to-diagnose-your-own-Dutch-disease/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">“How to Diagnose Your Own Dutch Disease”</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">from the Financial Times.</span></p>