Eleanor Oakman. Epilogue question 5

A passage that I found interesting was during the part where Wheelan is discussing the future American system. "The American system is a richer, more dynamic, more entrepreneurial economy - and harsher and more unequal." This passage struck me because being a senior in high school I can't help but wonder what the American system will be like when I most likely am involved with it. As time goes on American and it's economy is forcing itself to get bigger and bigger, even if that means damage to some people.  This is what is so intimidating about finding decent jobs, paying the bills, and putting food on the table. As a young person I can't predict correctly how competitive the economy and the job market will be, but I am guessing, like how Wheelan predicted, it will be "harsher and more unequal."