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The Rise and Fall of the Global Middle Class

The Rise and Fall of the Global Middle Class

Update: 2025-06-09
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This isn't just a story about wages or inflation—it's a global history of who truly made it into the middle class and who never did. We track this elusive group across empires and modern economies, from Roman scribes to postwar homeowners, Swiss retirees, and China's urban climbers. What defines a real middle class, and why does it keep shrinking? Follow the data.



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The Rise and Fall of the Global Middle Class

The Rise and Fall of the Global Middle Class

Nicholas Pardini