>In ever measure there is, life has been getting better for centuries. My country has salary record from 16th century. It is in gold, so can be translated to b

>In ever measure there is, life has been getting better for centuries. My country has salary record from 16th century. It is in gold, so can be translated to buying parity. Shoe maker today and in 16th century had roughly the same salary and expenses for living, heating, food etc. >Life expectancy has improved mainly by reducing child deaths. For adults it has not improved significantly, for some groups life expectancy is declining. > abolishment of oppression (slavery, debtor's prisons, serfdom, involuntary servitude, military conscription in many countries) Slavery and serfdom is still a reality in many countries. Even western countries have debtors prison and involuntary servitude (child support). >educational attainment It just caused education inflation. Person has to now study longer to do the same job. For simple child minding you may need college degree in some countries... > standard of living have all improved. Standard of living in most western countries is declining. > I've met lots of people with no money, and very few of them were poor people Maybe change social group.