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Episode 2248: Yoni Applebaum on why America is STUCK in a Crisis of Immobility

Keen On America

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Universities and the Mobility Paradox

This chapter examines the dual role of elite universities in the U.S. that fosters innovation while simultaneously contributing to social and economic inequality. Through specific examples, it reveals how these institutions' decisions impact local communities and racial mobility, and highlights the broader implications of zoning laws and systemic racism on societal change. The discussion challenges the perception of housing conditions, portraying tenements as critical to economic mobility rather than mere signs of urban decline.

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