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1. Among the “Findings” that the authors report, how do the last three differ from the rest? Explain.

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   Questions: - Among the “Findings” that the authors report, how do the last three differ from the rest? Explain.
2. Which of the “Recommendations” seem most reasonable to you? Which are less so? Why?

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   Questions: - Which of the “Recommendations” seem most reasonable to you? Which are less so? Why?
3. The authors offer benchmarks for success in Figure 1. Which of them can we as a society most likely ensure? Which would be the most challenging? Do you agree that these would be benchmarks for success in the United States?

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   Questions: - The authors offer benchmarks for success in Figure 1. Which of them can we as a society most likely ensure? Which would be the most challenging? Do you agree that these would be benchmarks for success in the United States?
4. What does Figure 2 show about the chances for successful entry into the middle class for those who are disadvantaged as opposed to those with a good start in life? Which stage of development seems most crucial for determining the path a person will take? Why do you think this is so?

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   Questions: - What does Figure 2 show about the chances for successful entry into the middle class for those who are disadvantaged as opposed to those with a good start in life? Which stage of development seems most crucial for determining the path a person will take? Why do you think this is so?
5. What implications does this chart suggest about the present state of the middle class in America? What implications does it suggest for citizens, educators, and policy makers? Explain.

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   Questions: - What implications does this chart suggest about the present state of the middle class in America? What implications does it suggest for citizens, educators, and policy makers? Explain.