Middle class: reform of family allowances

Middle class: reform of family allowances

How to define the French middle class? Which category is covered by the reform of family allowances? Analysis. Commentary on illustration images (family reunion, classroom, hospital, meals, children’s games) and infographic: the concept of a very homogeneous middle class of the 1970s was broken by the crisis. 40% of the French population would have a monthly income between 12,000 and 20,000 francs per family, with the ceiling on benefits set at 32,000 francs per month. Interviews with Robert ROCHEFORT, Director of CREDOC, who defines the affluent category affected by the ceiling, Louis CHAUVEL, researcher at the French Observatory of Economic Conditions: "It is a bit normal to call on them, but they wonder why they alone must contribute to the national solidarity effort."

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Publication date : 25 September 1997