When did the modern usage of Upper-Middle-Lower class develop?

by Just_Another_Page

When was the old, Aristocracy-Merchant-Laborer paradigm was replaced with the modern, Capitalist-Professional-Laborer idea of Upper-Middle-Lower class? What were the historical forces involved in this? How long did it take for this paradigm to become the dominant usage?

i_make_poop_jokes

I would refer you to the Economist's special report:

http://www.economist.com/node/13063298