The labor share of income in the US is at its lowest post-war level

Re:The labor share of income in the US is at its lowest post... by IncreasePosts on Tuesday June 30, 2026 @12:58PM (#48735619)

In the 1950s Americans were doing a good job at replacing themselves in the labor pool, and household size was larger and houses were smaller.

Why is it impossible for Americans to live with 300 sq ft per person like baby boomers did as kids, but now we must live with 600+ sq ft per person?

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Re:The labor share of income in the US is at its lowest post... by mschuster91 on Tuesday June 30, 2026 @05:48PM (#48739680)

> Why is it impossible for Americans to live with 300 sq ft per person like baby boomers did as kids, but now we must live with 600+ sq ft per person?

Because the American suburbia developers want some nice chunky profits. It isn't enough any more to sell glorified matchsticks and cardboard.

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Re:The labor share of income in the US is at its lowest post... by AngryData on Wednesday July 01, 2026 @03:38PM (#48752056)

Because margins on building smaller housing is lower so nobody with capital is investing in it. The same reason the US doesn't build cheap commuter cars, nobody with money to invest is investing their money on such a slim margined product with no windfall conditions.

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