summary of mobility research

Nice summary here in the NYT on the evoluation of mobility research in the US.

The article discussed Becker initial findings with low correlations and Solon’s response. New data on a social mobility project validates Solon’s work and shows that mobility is more rigid in the US than many thought. (Unfortunately, link to the mobiliy project was not working, hopefully fixed soon)

And, here is the more detail on the story about the importance of geography in determining income mobility.  location matters story also from NYT.

In addition to mobility higher in areas where poverty was dispersed, the article summarizes:

mobility was also higher in areas with more two-parent households, better elementary schools and high schools, and more civic engagement, including membership in religious and community groups.

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Published by David Rothwell on August 24, 2013 at 1:35 pm under Uncategorized. 0 comments.

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