Bruce Meyer

Bruce Meyer, McCormick Foundation Professor at the University of Chicago and expert on poverty, dives deep into the nuances of extreme poverty in the U.S. He challenges recent studies by highlighting flaws in survey data and assumptions. The discussion critiques traditional poverty metrics, critiques government welfare roles, and examines the hardships of minimum wage workers. Meyer also explores the complexities of economic mobility, emphasizing the need for targeted support systems over broad solutions like universal basic income.