Since 2000, the middle class has shrunk in size, fallen backward in income and wealth and shed some — but by no means all– of its characteristic faith in the future. Our new report explores how middle-class Americans view themselves, as well as their outlook on the future and on the presidential candidates who are courting their votes.

This video provides a summary of findings about the middle class.

Read the Full Report: The Lost Decade of the Middle Class

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