A mix of rich and poor kids interacting and influencing each other in school can lead to increased social mobility. The presence of peers who excel academically and have ambitious plans for college motivates other students to set higher goals and follow their example. These relationships provide valuable information, guidance, and networking opportunities, ultimately shaping opportunities and aspirations for the future.
In our last episode, you heard all about economic mobility. In this episode (which is part 2 of our conversation), you're going to hear again from Matthew Jackson, William D. Eberle Professor of Economics at Stanford University, and External Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute.
We finished the last episode by saying that if you want to increase a child's economic mobility, the factor that has the greatest impact is economic connectedness. In this episode, Matthew is going to talk about economic connectedness in our workplaces, our religious gatherings, and our schools.
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