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

By Mark Robert Rank, Professor of Social Welfare, Washington University in St. Louis
Steven Fazzari, Professor of Economics and Sociology, Washington University in St. Louis

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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