12 Countries Where the Middle Class Is Disappearing or Shrinking
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12 Countries Where the Middle Class Is Disappearing or Shrinking

Around the world, the middle class has long been seen as the backbone of stable, healthy economies. But in recent decades, that foundation has been cracking in many countries. Rising costs, stagnant wages, and economic crises have made it harder for families to hold onto middle-class status. Here is a look at 12 countries where […]

By A.M. Murrow

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