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American economic mobility
Topic
What experts have said about American economic mobility
2 statements · 1 positive · 1 negative
Economic advancement is less common in America than abroad and historically.
“it happens less in America than in certain other countries and it happens less in America than it used to in America.”
Open the episode · Secretary Pete Buttigieg: The American Dream Is DEAD. We're Running Out Of Time To Fix It!Listen at 1:32:13
In America, anyone can substantially improve their socioeconomic position through agency.
“I truly believe if you live in America, it does not matter how far on the bottom you are. I believe that anyone is capable of clawing their way up the ladder.”
Open the episode · Why Almost Nobody Gets the Life They Want - Jett Franzen - #1130Listen at 33:56
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