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US Savings Rate Based On Outdated Methods of Calculation

Capital gains from stocks seems like a weak leg of that argument. Assuming that "The richest 10 percent own 85 percent of all stock" The top 10% are reaping 85% of the benefits of owning stock. How many Joe sixpacks own stocks, let alone do so profitably. On the whole though I thank the author for opening the door on an issue I think needs further development.