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The discreet disappearance of the bourgeoisie

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The middle class is shrinking, according to statistics compiled by economists at University of Michigan and Syracuse University. Two percent became richer and 30 percent became poorer in the 1980s. Survival of the middle class is in question because of the income disparity.

Author: Wallich, Paul, Corcoran, Elizabeth
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
Reports, Column, Statistics, Economists, Income distribution, Middle classes, Middle class

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Doubling up on payoffs for schooling

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Studies are made in Twinsburg, OH, on the effects education has on future income. The research is trying to determine if the amount of time spent in school makes a difference. Environmental influences and twin studies are also considered.

Author: Wallich, Paul, Corcoran, Elizabeth
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
Psychological aspects, Research, Economic aspects, Children, Education, Ecology, Twins, Environment and children

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Overcoming the short-term syndrome

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Companies are not investing money in capital projects and new technologies because they are looking at short-term returns. Management should consider long-term investments to build profits and become technological leaders.

Author: Wallich, Paul, Corcoran, Elizabeth
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
Methods, Planning, Management, Economic policy, Corporations

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