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How does a poor kid get ahead? Part 1

Simplifying Complexity

Why Social Cohesion in a Community Isn't Correlated with Economic Mobility

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  • The strength of a community does not have much predictive power in determining economic mobility.
  • Social capital is important for individuals who are not advancing, but it does not help them get out of their current situation.
  • Strong social capital may arise from a situation where individuals are not advancing and are staying in the same community.
  • Social capital does not assist in building connections needed for obtaining jobs, education, and upward mobility.

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