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The Gray Area with Sean Illing

The cognitive cost of poverty (with Sendhil Mullainathan)

Jun 24, 2019
In this riveting discussion, Sendhil Mullainathan, a MacArthur Fellow and economist at the Chicago Booth School of Business, sheds light on how poverty distorts cognitive function. He explains that financial stress hampers decision-making, showcasing how scarcity captures our mental resources. Mullainathan advocates for recognizing the cognitive toll poverty takes, critiquing common misconceptions about personal responsibility. He also shares insights on applying this understanding to develop more equitable social policies and support systems.
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