Google the definition of median too, which is what the data they used was. Median is much more important than average, when it comes to people. Median tells a truer story.
The median data says a far greater percentage of the population is doing better in Alabama than in Canada, not just the elites.
Keith
I see you avoided my questions regarding Ireland and Bermuda and how their higher than your gdp per capita must mean you're poorer than the average one of them. I'm pretty aware of what median means. I also know that a greater percentage of Canadians are actually in the workforce, I know Alabama a higher poverty rate. The fact the avg Canadian lives 8 years longer doesn't mean much when it comes to wealth but some folks would take it. If you want to go solely on median income then one might want to consider all of those immigrants in low pay entry level jobs you were talking about dragging down GDP, would they not be dragging down the median too and not painting a clear picture.
I'll just copy and paste this:
Yes, evidence suggests that a higher percentage of Alabama's GDP flows into profits, dividends, and corporate income compared to Canada, where a higher share goes to labor income (wages).This finding is part of a broader economic debate regarding why Alabama's GDP per capita has recently matched or slightly exceeded Canada's, despite massive disparities in quality of life and worker compensation.
Key Economic Distinctions:Profits vs. Wages: Much of Alabama's economic output is generated by capital-intensive industries (such as automotive and aerospace) where returns flow to corporate shareholders, rather than workers.
Income Concentration: While Alabama has high GDP per capita due to these high-profit sectors, those dollars do not "trickle down" to residents, resulting in lower median household incomes and higher poverty rates compared to Canada.
Economic Structure: Alabama's economy is characterized by low wages and high profits for owners (many of whom live outside the state).
Why GDP per Capita Misleads: Economists argue that using GDP per capita to claim Alabama is "richer" than Canada is a statistical misinterpretation. While the production value (GDP) is similar, Canada has higher median incomes, stronger social services (universal healthcare), longer life expectancy, and a larger middle class.
I think your video should be taken with a grain of salt personally, but we can agree to disagree.