The Emerging Indian Middle Class

I made my first visit to the Dharavi Slum yesterday. Often described as Asia’s largest slum it remains central to Mumbai’s development and thriving economy. I have a few stories and themes that I want to weave together. I cannot help having the stark contrast in mind when we define the US middle class. Recently the US election candidates have been touting income spans up to 0K as middle class for tax packages and planning. I grew up with the stereotype of two cars in the suburbs and a col

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