Recent polls suggest younger Americans are less inclined to believe in the so-called American Dream and the benefits of capitalism. But why?

• Especially when so many non-Americans still do?
• Could it be social media has skewed what the American Dream really is?
• Or is there truly a generational difference in the appeal of economic systems like socialism, communism and capitalism?
• Finally, what is the likelihood greater governmental involvement in the economy will produce the results some politicians have been promising?

In this week's Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris walk a proverbial tightrope while discussing what the recent election results really mean.