This 2-page document discusses whether the US and Western countries are experiencing a decline, both politically and economically, citing two legitimate mainstream sources using APA style citations. The summary focuses on the key topics and questions raised in the prompt, being careful not to include unnecessary details like formatting instructions or prohibited source types.

1. Is the US, and even the whole West, in a steady decline with
serious political and economic issues?
2 pages long, 2 Sources/References from any legitimate
mainstream book, journal article, periodical, or newspaper (in
that order of importance).
Cite sources using the APA Style for anything that is not
common knowledge, let alone if you quote from it. Use standard
formatting (double-spaced, 12-point Times or Times New
Roman, normal margins, page numbering, etc.).
No dictionaries or encyclopedias, especially
Wikipedia
.
Do not do a Title Page or sub-headings.