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I don't know about the UK, but 30 years ago in the US 20% of the population graduated from a 4 year college. Now it's 30%. Access to higher education is becomin
by harryh 11y ago
I don't know about the UK, but 30 years ago in the US 20% of the population graduated from a 4 year college. Now it's 30%. Access to higher education is becoming easier not harder.
Similarly, more people are eating out in restaurants more of the time.[1]
I think you have a rosy view of the past that isn't supported by evidence.
1. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-14/americans-spending-on-dining-out-just-overtook-grocery-sales-for-the-first-time-ever http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-14/americans-...
- iainmerrick 11y agoI have a rosy view of the present, maybe! The big question is how well the middle class is doing today. They did pretty well in the past and the expectation was that things would continue getting better. (Edit to clarify:) I figured that things are actually still pretty good for many people, but this article's claimed "47% of people can't easily find $400 in an emergency" seems to fly in the face of that.