Charlotte, despite its apparent wealth, ranks last in terms of upward mobility for low and middle-income families. The city imports talent but fails to provide opportunities for its own residents, who lack access to the right networks and resources. This highlights the disparity between the city's economic growth and the well-being of its residents.
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Raj Chetty, the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University and the Director of Opportunity Insights, joins Scott to discuss research around higher education, specifically how elite universities shape who succeeds in the US. We also hear about broader trends regarding upward economic mobility and the role a child’s environment plays in creating opportunities for growth.
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