A household’s self-identification as ‘middle class’ is related to many aspects of its position in society, only some of which relate to its economic situation. Yet purchasing power is always a strong barometer of class identity
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A household’s self-identification as ‘middle class’ is related to many aspects of its position in society, only some of which relate to its economic situation. Yet purchasing power is always a strong barometer of class identity