"Doing better" than one's parents has long been the American Dream. Not only can people earn more, but they can move up the ladder compared to others... But how are they doing today? Are they better off than their own parents were and how much does their eventual success depend on their family background?" This report is by the Pew Charitable Trusts that seeks to focus attention and debate on the question of economic mobility and the health of the American Dream. Download this new report in PDF format.
