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Article WSJ Economy

Research shows that the ranks of the affluent have grown markedly, while the lower rungs of the middle class have shrunk

WSJ Economy April 5, 2026 · 1:00 am Read Original
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Research shows that the ranks of the affluent have grown markedly, while the lower rungs of the middle class have shrunk

New research shows that the ranks of the higher earners have grown markedly over the last 50 years, while the lower rungs of the middle class have shrunk.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published Apr 5, 2026 · 1:00 am
Article ID 2bim7x0
Original URL Open source
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