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Economic thinking errors contribute to social problems and institutional poverty traps in the U.S., leading to inadequate minimum wages that necessitate social programs like food stamps and free medical services. The burden falls on the middle class, who subsidize low wages through taxes, indirectly benefiting underpaying companies. This situation distorts democratic principles, allowing wealthy interests to manipulate legislation. Many Americans, driven by unrealistic success dreams, often vote against their true interests, a paradox exacerbated by gerrymandering and voting restrictions favoring libertarian ideologies.