Showing posts with label stability. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stability. Show all posts

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Why we cannot afford to neglect the urban middle class

Why we cannot afford to neglect the urban middle class

As national policies pivot toward rural and lower-income support, the urban middle class is being left out in the cold, squeezed by stagnant wages and rising costs, creating a "quiet frustration" that could pose a systemic risk to economic and political stability.