Heather Boushey on How Inequality Threatens the Middle Class

Center for American Progress Senior Economist Heather Boushey explains why a strong middle class is so important for America.

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How does inequality threaten the middle class? Why is a weak middle class bad for America? What can be done to bolster the middle class?

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The Middle Class: The Engine of Economic Growth

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Heather Boushey

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Heather Boushey on How Inequality Threatens the Middle Class