April 1, 2008 | Commentary

Leslie McCall on the Middle Class and the Economy


A recent study indicated that a growing number of middle class Americans say they aren’t better off now than they were five years ago, taken by some to be a sign of continually slowing economy in the United States.

By Brendan Cosgrove
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A recent study indicated that a growing number of middle class Americans say they aren’t better off now than they were five years ago, taken by some to be a sign of continually slowing economy in the United States. Leslie McCall is a associate professor of sociology at Northwestern University and says there are some worrisome trends…

Brendan Cosgrove is the broadcast associate/web content producer for Northwestern News Contact him at b-cosgrove@northwestern.edu