"Solon's (1992) landmark study estimated the intergenerational elasticity (IGE) in income between fathers and sons to …

the feasibility of working from home and in the ability to smooth consumption under temporary income shocks. …

definitions of middle-class using data from the 2007 World Gallup Poll. Seven objective income-based definitions of social class … fact that self-perceived social status is associated not just with income, but also with personal capabilities …

. Seven objective income-based definitions of social class are contrasted with a self-perceived social status measure … incomes. Mismatches arise because self-perceived social status is associated not just with income, but also with personal …