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Bruce Meyer on Poverty
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Length:
72 minutes
Released:
May 31, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Economist Bruce Meyer of the University of Chicago talks about poverty with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. In recent years, a number of scholars have claimed that millions of Americans live in extreme poverty, akin to the standard of living in the poorest countries around the world. Meyer argues that these studies are based on flawed surveys or particular assumptions that may not be justified. The conversation also addresses broader challenges around measuring mobility and the American Dream.
Released:
May 31, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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