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The Power of Social Connections: Linking Economic Mobility and Friendships

This chapter explores a significant study analyzing Facebook data from 72 million young Americans to assess how social capital affects life outcomes. It reveals that economic connectedness among diverse socioeconomic groups plays a crucial role in improving success rates and enhancing opportunities for upward mobility.

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