Dismal Trends: Whose Economic Recovery Is It?
Why the next few years will look—unfortunately—a lot like the last few years.
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Income
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Why Are Low-Income Women So Distrustful?
Low-income women, having been deceived by various people and institutions, are often justified in their lack of trust. And it’s making their lives even more difficult.
You’re Richer Than You Think
While you might not be part of the one percent, you're probably not giving as much to charity as you could.
Poor People Judge Harm-Doers More Harshly
New research suggests this reflects their greater vulnerability to people who commit injurious actions.
Nearly Half of All U.S. Schoolchildren Live in Low-Income Households
And things are only getting worse.
Welcome to an Economy for the 1%
A full 95 percent of all of the new income generated during the 2009-2012 recovery went to a very small group of individuals.
How Parents Shape Their Kids’ Risk Tolerance
A new working paper outlines how mom and dad can influence their child's levels of risk tolerance and trust, traits that have a significant impact on career outcome.
People Develop, Not Places
Measuring the development of patches of Earth seems ridiculous. But that's exactly what we do. How might things differ if we measured income per natural instead of income per resident?