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How does a poor kid get ahead? Part 2

How does a poor kid get ahead? Part 2

FromSimplifying Complexity


How does a poor kid get ahead? Part 2

FromSimplifying Complexity

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Aug 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In our last episode, you heard all about economic mobility. In this episode (which is part 2 of our conversation), you're going to hear again from Matthew Jackson, William D. Eberle Professor of Economics at Stanford University, and External Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute.
We finished the last episode by saying that if you want to increase a child's economic mobility, the factor that has the greatest impact is economic connectedness. In this episode, Matthew is going to talk about economic connectedness in our workplaces, our religious gatherings, and our schools.
 
Resources and links:

Social capital I: measurement and associations with economic mobility | Nature
Social capital II: determinants of economic connectedness | Nature
Vast New Study Shows a Key to Reducing Poverty: More Friendships Between Rich and Poor - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

 
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Brady Heywood website
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.
Released:
Aug 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Simplifying Complexity is a podcast about the underlying principles of complex systems. On the show, we explore the key concepts of complexity science with expert minds from around the world. Each episode focuses on an interview where we break down a specific concept in detail.