Falling behind : how rising inequality harms the middle class / Robert H. Frank.

Author/creator Frank, Robert H.
Format Book
Publication InfoBerkeley : University of California Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxiv, 148 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
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Subjects

SeriesThe 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 133-140) and index.
LCCN 2006026248
ISBN9780520251885 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0520251881 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780520252523 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0520252527 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HT690.U6 F73 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold