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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Dream hoarders
How the American Upper Middle Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That Is a Problem, and What to Do About It
Book • 2018
In *Dream Hoarders*, Richard V. Reeves argues that the significant class divide in American society is not between the top 1% and the rest, but rather between the upper middle class (the top 20% of earners) and everyone else.
He contends that this group engages in 'opportunity hoarding' through practices such as legacy admissions, zoning laws, and occupational licensing, which reduce social mobility for lower- and middle-class individuals.
Reeves proposes several solutions, including ending legacy admissions and reforming tax policies, to promote a more equitable society.
The book emphasizes the need for the upper middle class to recognize and address their role in perpetuating inequality.
He contends that this group engages in 'opportunity hoarding' through practices such as legacy admissions, zoning laws, and occupational licensing, which reduce social mobility for lower- and middle-class individuals.
Reeves proposes several solutions, including ending legacy admissions and reforming tax policies, to promote a more equitable society.
The book emphasizes the need for the upper middle class to recognize and address their role in perpetuating inequality.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
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