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"title": "Video: Lost Decade of the Middle Class"
"description": "Since 2000, the middle class has shrunk in size, fallen backward in income and wealth and shed some — but by no means all– of its characteristic faith in the future. Our new report explores how middle-class Americans view themselves, as well as their outlook on the future and on the presidential candidates who are […]"
"date": "2012-08-22"
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"url": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/social-trends/2012/08/22/video-lost-decade-of-the-middle-class/"
"categories":
  - "Middle Class"
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# Video: Lost Decade of the Middle Class

Since 2000, the middle class has shrunk in size, fallen backward in income and wealth and shed some — but by no means all– of its characteristic faith in the future. Our new report explores how middle-class Americans view themselves, as well as their outlook on the future and on the presidential candidates who are courting their votes.

[Embedded media](https://www.youtube.com/embed/dkpHOwAxJkc?rel=0)

This video provides a summary of findings about the middle class.

**Read the Full Report:** [The Lost Decade of the Middle Class](https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/social-trends/2012/08/22/the-lost-decade-of-the-middle-class/)

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