Even if Gordon’s pessimism is excessive, the timing of the next breakthrough in technology is impossible to predict. So-called “structural” reforms may help, but the likely gains are small and uncertain.
提高生产率增长没有魔法。即使戈登过度悲观了，下一次技术突破会在什么时候发生也难以预料。所谓的“结构性”改革也许有帮助，但潜在收益既小又不确定。也许现在是时候学会与“更少”和谐相处了。