For more than two centuries, economic opportunity and upward mobility formed the foundation of the American Dream and remain at the core of our nation’s identity. However, recent studies suggest that it may be harder for some individuals to move up the economic ladder than people previously believed. And, in sharp contrast to the view of America as the land of opportunity, we may be a less mobile society than many other nations. The American Dream program focuses on the facts and trends relating to economic mobility and identifies policies that may enhance economic progress.