The Future of the Middle Class. This research program will shed new light on the declining accessibility of the middle class, especially for younger generations, and it will propose solutions to count

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The Future of the Middle Class. This research program will shed new light on the declining accessibility of the middle class, especially for younger generations, and it will propose solutions to counter a growing problem of social integration. The research program aims to 1) determine how property ownership came to function as the core pillar of social integration 2) show how the high cost of property interacts with other factors to shape the financial constraints and strategies of Australian households and 3) identify new policy pathways and work with stakeholders to reshape the public debate. The program will result in enhanced research capacity and an improved ability to address socio-economic problems in an area of vital importance to Australian society.. Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships. Field: 4410 - Sociology. Lead: Prof Martijn Konings