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Robert Chernomas, Gregory Chernomas, and Ian Hudson, "The American Gene: Unnatural Selection Along Class, Race, and Gender Lines" (Routledge, 2025)

New Books in Economics

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The Interconnection of Policy, Health, and Economic Inequality

This chapter examines the effects of social policies on health and economic conditions across various demographics in the U.S., emphasizing the experiences of poor whites, Black Americans, and women. It critiques contemporary neoliberal policies and their role in exacerbating inequality and health disparities, while reflecting on the historical achievements stemming from the civil rights movement.

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