Seven in 10 Americans think the economy is “poor” or “only fair,” but why? When people run low on soup and beer, they get angry.

“Affordability” is a function of how much stuff your money buys. That depends on the amount of cash in your pocket and how much each dollar purchases — wages and prices.

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