Stuck: How the privileged and the propertied broke the engine of American opportunity

Michael Gawrys

doi:10.1080/08882746.2026.2699580

July 6, 2026Housing and Society

Stuck: How the privileged and the propertied broke the engine of American opportunity

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The book examines how privilege and property ownership undermine American opportunity and social mobility.
Analyzes historical events and economic policies influencing opportunity.
Integrates human experiences to illustrate social implications.
Discusses the interplay between privilege and policy decisions.
Identifies key moments in history where privilege distorted opportunity.
Highlights the impact of economic policies on social mobility.
Suggests potential pathways to restore American opportunity through policy reform.

Implication

Book explores how privilege and property limit American opportunity, highlighting economic and social implications.

Abstract

Yoni Appelbaum’s recent book, Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity, places history, economics, policy, and, most importantly, the human experience a...

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