People in Mississippi are Richer than People in Japan. Why Doesn't it Feel Like That?
Simon Whistler · June 26, 2025 · 26 min video · Global
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Thank god for Mississippi! It's been an oft-repeated sentiment since the years
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World War II used in common parlance all across the United States, and
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Mississippi has a higher GDP per capita than Japan—so why does life feel harder? We unpack taxes, healthcare, rent, and public services to reveal why money isn’t the only measure of prosperity.
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