Falling behind : how rising inequality harms the middle class / Robert H. Frank.
| Author/creator | Frank, Robert H. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2007. |
| Description | xiv, 148 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Series | The Aaron Wildavsky forum for public policy ; 4 Aaron Wildavsky forum for public policy ; 4. ^A415962 |
| Contents | Introduction -- Recent changes in income and wealth inequality -- Inequality, happiness, and health -- Envy or context? -- The rising cost of adequate -- Why do we care about rank? -- What types of consumption are most sensitive to context? -- How can middle-class families afford to keep up? -- Smart for one, dumb for all -- Looking ahead -- Lessons for public policy -- Reflections. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-140) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006026248 |
| ISBN | 9780520251885 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0520251881 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780520252523 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0520252527 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HT690.U6 F73 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |