Ovp: Middle Class -PReaders will explore the current economic state of the middle class in America, the reality of opportunities for upward mobility, and the idea that the middle class is declining. This collection of essays examines the impact of middle class values on society, addressing the work ethic, debt, consumerism, gentrification, and the tax burden. It also looks at the movement of minorities into and out of the middle class. Author: David M. Haugen Publisher: