In 2024, 54% of Americans defined themselves as being part of the middle class, which is a decrease from previous years. As the economy changes, the debate over what actually constitutes the middle ...

Only a few short months ago, we were beginning to see the ominous signs of a new chapter in capitalism’s long running crisis. The residual effects of the 2008 “financial crisis”, colossal debt, low ...

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled how Australian secondary schools make decisions about organising students into classes based on their perceived academic ability. Lead ...

This is the third post in a series exploring the class divides across America's largest cities and metros. It examines the residential locations of today's three major classes: the shrinking middle of ...