Gregory Clark

Gregory Clark, a Professor of Economics at UC Davis, delves into the intriguing relationship between genetics and social status. He presents research demonstrating how hereditary factors can determine social standing across generations, highlighting the limited social mobility despite education. Clark discusses the role of physical attractiveness in shaping social status and how marriage patterns reinforce social stratification. Challenging conventional views, he reflects on the implications of these findings for meritocracy and the future of social equality.