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Publications

04.09.2008 | This report on the attitudes and lives of the American middle class combines results of a national public opinion survey with analysis of relevant economic and demographic trend data from the Census Bureau. It finds fewer Americans now than at any time in the past half century believe they're moving forward in life - with good reason. For decades, middle-income Americans had been making absolute progress while enduring relative decline. But since 1999, they have not made economic gains. While today about half of all Americans think of themselves as middle class, they are actually a varied lot. | Read (Executive Summary) | Read (Full Report)

04.08.2008 | Pulling Apart: A State-by-State Analysis of Income Trends | Read (Executive Summary) | Read (Full Report)

Links

  • Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development - Energy Policy Division | Visit
  • Workforce Explorer (Washington State Employment Security Department labor market information | Visit
  • U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | Visit
  • U.S. Census Bureau | Visit
  • Washington State Office of Financial Management | Visit
  • Economic Policy Institute | Visit
  • United for a Fair Economy  | Visit
  • Median Household Income Estimates by County | Visit