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Does More Education Make People Wealthier?
A new report suggests a strong correlation between education and wealth, but not-so-strong causation.
The High-Salary Trifecta: Gay, Black, and Male
A new study suggests a surprising combination of factors could lead to the best pay.
Why Rich People Think They’re in the Middle Class
Blame relative deprivation, a term suggesting that how you think about yourself depends on who you are comparing yourself with.
Dispatches From the Russian River: Apps Against Humanity
As she stacks piles of wood, Alexis Coe ponders the depersonalization of the working class.
How Affluent Private Universities Act as Tax Shelters for the Rich
There's a reason some of the richest institutions in the world are so frequently borrowing money instead of spending from their huge endowments.
In Silicon Valley the Rising Tide Isn’t Lifting All Boats—It’s Just Lifting Prices
Silicon Valley is a perfect place to get rich and richer. It’s also a perfect place to be in the ranks of the working poor and working poorer.
Income Inequality Inspires Interest in Luxury Items
A state-by-state analysis of Google searches find high-status goods are of more interest in places with a larger gap between rich and poor.
Silicon Valley’s Brave New Economic Order
A recent study suggests the United States is starting to resemble an oligarchy more than a democracy, and the trend’s cradle is unmistakably Silicon Valley.
How Do You Make a Living, Producer of Experiential Weirdness?
Noah Davis talks to Michael Cirino about his wild culinary events, his rich clients, and his move away from art.