The Vanishing American Dream: A Frank Look at the Economic Realities Facing Middle- and Lower-Income Americans

"In this lively and engrossing work, Ludwig presents a model of public discourse—informed, multidisciplinary, and shorn of myopic ideological commitments. An exhilarating record of intellectual engagement."
—Kirkus Reviews

As we remap our economy, we have an opportunity to rebuild the American Dream for the long-term.

The gap between low- and moderate-income Americans and their wealthier counterparts has become unconscionably wide. A post-pandemic economic recovery presents an opportunity to...