Word: upwards
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Dates: during 2000-2000
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...increased cycle of upward mobility, the largest influx of new immigrants, Haitians and Ethiopians, struggle to get by before they migrate to the suburbs in search of a better life--and cheaper housing...
...people who stay and build or try to perpetuate their immigrant enclave, the most important part of the American dream is not necessarily upward mobility, but rather community...
...Upward Mobility...
Property taxes in Costa Rica are lower than in the U.S., capital gains are tax free, and the dollar's value against the local currency, the colon, has enjoyed a steady upward trajectory that keeps pace with the increase in the cost of living. On the other hand, sales tax is a steep 13%, and heavy import duties are levied on some assets, like cars. Complicating many financial transactions is the Costa Rican banking system: waiting for a check to clear requires extreme patience...
...very surprised. I thought we would see some upward movement because of our intensive work in literacy," she says...