A column in the Wall Street Journal considers two observations about the U.S. economy: We live in

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A column in the Wall Street Journal considers two observations about the U.S. economy: "We live in an era of accelerating technological progress. ..." and "In the years since the recession ... the economy has been growing very slowly." The writer concludes that "Both statements can't be completely correct." Do you agree with this conclusion? Briefly explain.