
14 Economic Policies That Shaped the Middle Class
This list explores the historical and modern economic policies that helped build, support, and eventually challenge the middle class.

This list explores the historical and modern economic policies that helped build, support, and eventually challenge the middle class.

The middle class has transformed drastically from the '70s to today, shaped by economic shifts, technological advancements, and changing societal norms. This makes the American Dream seem both more elusive and more complex.

This is a peek into how everyday families managed money, housing, and trust before credit scores took over.