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Raj Chetty on Economic Mobility

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Economic Mobility and the American Dream

This chapter examines the complexities surrounding economic mobility and the evolving definition of the American Dream. It discusses the challenges of measuring generational income surpassing, the decline in absolute upward mobility, and the disparities within the educational system. Through various methodologies and statistical considerations, the chapter highlights the troubling trends in economic outcomes for future generations.

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