Zachary Bleemer

Zachary Bleemer, an Assistant Professor of Economics at Princeton and a researcher focused on higher education and social mobility, joins the discussion. He reveals startling findings that the dream of higher education as a social elevator has stagnated since the 1960s. Bleemer breaks down the sharp decline in wage benefits for low-income students compared to their wealthier counterparts. He explores systemic inequalities in educational institutions and suggests policy reforms aimed at supporting underfunded community colleges for better outcomes.