Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Middle Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That Is a Problem, and What to Do About It
Dream Hoarders reveals how the American upper middle class maintains its status by hoarding opportunities in education, housing, and jobs, exacerbating inequality. Richard V. Reeves explains why this trend harms society and suggests policy reforms to restore fairness and mobility for all.
About This Book
In Dream Hoarders, Richard V. Reeves analyzes the behaviors and advantages of the American upper middle class that contribute to economic and social inequality.
The book highlights how this group secures access to quality education, stable neighborhoods, and professional networks, often at the expense of broader societal mobility.
Reeves discusses the problems arising from these practices, including reduced opportunities for those outside this class and the erosion of the American dream.
He offers practical recommendations for policy changes to promote fairness and reduce hoarding of advantages.
Through data and examples, the work underscores the need for collective action to foster a more equitable society.
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