New research shows economic mobility not guaranteedIf you’ve ever had conversations with your parents or even your grandparents, they have probably recounted to you how much they earned “back in their day”. Often the amounts seem quite small in comparison to what you earn but that’s because they haven’t been adjusted for inflation. However, it is generally accepted that as our nation grows and becomes more educated, too, most people believe they will ultimately earn more than their parents did. But new research from the Productivity Commission, has found some worrying signs for economic mobility in this country, especially for