What accounts for the consistency or change of economic status through two centuries?

Answer by  Romz (222)

What accounts for the consistency or change in economic status through two centuries is the access to education, development of technology, and competing on global markets. A combination of these three things may improve or decline economic status across time.

Answer by  RunawayJim (964)

It could be anything from individual effort to dumb luck. The status of an individual will also change depending on the economy of the country he is in.