The paper says US growth was faster after 1950. SaneCite found: with the same years as other countries, slower.
Equality and Development (2025). US growth per year, 1910-50 against 1950-90. One of the problems an AI audit listed; our full note.
US growth per year, 1910-50 against 1950-90
The paper, its own years: 1910-50The paper, its own years: 1950-90SaneCite, same years as other countries: 1910-50SaneCite, same years as other countries: 1950-90
With the paper’s years, 1950-90 grew faster. With the same start and end years as for every other country, it grew slower.
Source: SaneCite check of the AI audit of Saez and Zucman’s research. Details. Data as of 9 Nov 2026.
Source: SaneCite check of the AI audit of Saez and Zucman’s research, data as of 9 Nov 2026 · sanecite.com/charts
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| Bar | Value |
|---|---|
| The paper, its own years: 1910-50 | 1.97% |
| The paper, its own years: 1950-90 | 2.01% |
| SaneCite, same years as other countries: 1910-50 | 2.13% |
| SaneCite, same years as other countries: 1950-90 | 1.84% |
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