Public Policy Options to Build Wealth for America’s Middle Class

Authors

Christian E. Weller, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amy Helburn, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Working Paper Number

210

Publication Date

2009

Comments

Working Paper 210

Abstract

There are three goals for public policy to help families build stable and sustainable wealth. These are greater savings rates, lower costs of building wealth, and less risk exposure. In this chapter, we highlight a few policy examples in each of these categories.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7275/1284827