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Progress-less: On Economic Inequality in the U.S.

From gender, to race, to the declining middle class, a discussion economic inequality in the U.S.

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How Long is the Economic Arm of Childhood Abuse?

How long can the economic ramifications of child abuse last? Unfortunately, forever. Continue reading How Long is the Economic Arm of Childhood Abuse?

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherJanuary 23, 2023Leave a comment
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What can the 2022 Super Bowl Teach us about the Importance of Circumstances?

Quarterback Matthew Stafford went from having zero playoff wins to being a Super Bowl Champion. Circumstances matter. Continue reading What can the 2022 Super Bowl Teach us about the Importance of Circumstances?

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherApril 17, 2022April 18, 2022Leave a comment
Current Events, Opportunity, Stylized Fact #4 -- Racial Inequality

Why I Worry about an Affirmative Action Ban

Affirmative Action is under legal threat. What does it do, and how should we think about its future? Continue reading Why I Worry about an Affirmative Action Ban

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherJanuary 17, 2022January 22, 2022Leave a comment
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Universal Pre-K as an Investment

Introducing Universal Pre-K would be costly. But, most investments are. And, the evidence suggests that this one would pay for itself. Continue reading Universal Pre-K as an Investment

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherJune 19, 2021June 19, 2021Leave a comment
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Equality of Opportunity: Part II

Defining equal opportunity is hard. But, this post tries to do it and then look at data to see if the U.S. has it. Spoiler: it doesn’t. Continue reading Equality of Opportunity: Part II

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherJune 7, 2021Leave a comment
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Equality of Opportunity: Part I

Defining Equality of Opportunity sounds easy. It’s not. Read on to find out why. Continue reading Equality of Opportunity: Part I

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Geoffrey SanzenbacherJanuary 3, 2021January 4, 2021Leave a comment
I wrote a book on inequality in the U.S. over the last 40 years. Give it a look!

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