| Description |
xiii, 347 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-335) and index. |
| Contents |
Our vision -- Public values and attitudes -- The changing fortunes of the rich, the poor, and the middle class -- Opportunity in the United States -- Why family background matters -- Perspectives on poverty -- Middle-class complaints -- Expanding educational opportunity -- Supporting and encouraging work -- Strengthening families -- Paying the bills -- Appendixes -- A. Grants, loans, and tax provisions for postsecondary students -- B. The Bush marriage initiative |
| Summary |
"Presents facts and factors that contribute to economic opportunity, looking at how poor, middle class, and rich have fared in recent decades. Proposes a cost-effective agenda for increasing opportunity, consistent with American values, and focuses on improving lives of the young and disadvantaged, emphasizing individual responsibility as indispensable for success"--Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Social mobility -- United States.
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Social classes -- Economic aspects -- United States.
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United States -- Economic policy -- 21st century.
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United States -- Social policy -- 21st century.
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| Added Author |
Sawhill, Isabel V.
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| ISBN |
9780815703228 paperback alkaline paper |
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0815703228 paperback alkaline paper |
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