Share this with everyone! There s a good reason (with the exception of the Obama years) the United States of America has remained a world economic leader for most of its existence. Hint for Bernie Sanders loyalists: It has nothing to do with Socialism.If this easy to understand illustration explaining various economic systems was part of every student s education in America, we wouldn t be watching auditoriums packed with young Bernie-bots who naively believe Socialism is the answer. 