Ten things that make America great

Young workforce: Workers package mobile device cases for shipment at the OtterBox distribution centrr in Frederick, Colorado. Compared to other developed countries, the US workforce is younger, more willing to move to find work, and therefore more trainable and flexible.

THE United States is the richest country in the world and continues to get wealthier.

The president, who seemed sceptical of government numbers during his campaign, now also agrees.