Statement:
In Costa Rica, the prosperity Index is lower, which means people have less opportunities to thrive by fulfilling their unique potential and playing their part in strengthening their communities and nations than in The USA

In the The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) rating Costa Rica holds position #34 2007 out of 166 and The USA is #14 out of 166 2007.
Position of Costa Rica is worse than position of The USA.

Referencies:

  1. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Costa Rica 'Prosperity Index' value is 68.7
    The USA 'Prosperity Index' value is 77.1
  2. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Costa Rica 'Prosperity Index' value is 68.9
    The USA 'Prosperity Index' value is 77.5
  3. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Costa Rica 'Prosperity Index' value is 66.8
    The USA 'Prosperity Index' value is 76.9
  4. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    Costa Rica 'Prosperity Index' value is 66.4
    The USA 'Prosperity Index' value is 77.6