Previous Events
Economic Recovery or a Vanishing American Dream?

Gene Ludwig recently joined The Chicago Council of Global Affairs to discuss The Vanishing American Dream with esteemed participants including Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken, former Chicago alderman Ameya Pawar and Heartland Alliance President Evelyn Diaz.

October 16, 2020
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Politics & Prose Conversation on The Vanishing American Dream

Mary Miller and Professor Daniel Markovits joined Gene to discuss the themes of The Vanishing American Dream and also discussed broader hurdles faced by lower- and middle-income Americans.

October 7, 2020
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Brookings Institution Virtual Session on The Vanishing American Dream

Held September 16th, Gene Ludwig, Belle Sawhill, Deval Patrick, Janet Yellen and other luminaries discussed the prescient topics of Gene Ludwig’s new book The Vanishing American Dream, delving into the challenges facing lower- and middle-income Americans and also discussed potential solutions. The video of the entire event is available to view below.

September 16, 2020
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