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Is the American Dream achievable? These students are examining its promises and pitfalls

  • Written by Mark Robert Rank, Professor of Social Welfare, Washington University in St. Louis
imageThis interdisciplinary course considers the notion's reality.Melissa Ross/Moment via Getty Images

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

Title of course:

“Economic Realities of the American Dream”

What prompted the idea for the course?

One of us – Steve...

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