This chapter explores the significance of cross-class interaction for upward economic mobility, emphasizing exposure and friending bias as contributing factors. It suggests potential solutions to promote more cross-class connections and discusses the role of recreational groups in fostering friendships across class lines.
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Raj Chetty, the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University and the Director of Opportunity Insights, joins Scott to discuss research around higher education, specifically how elite universities shape who succeeds in the US. We also hear about broader trends regarding upward economic mobility and the role a child’s environment plays in creating opportunities for growth.
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