Economics
Social Mobility Regimes and Their Comparative Cross-National Effects
Quick fact
Countries with higher income inequality, like the United States and the UK, tend to have lower upward social mobility than more equal societies like Denmark and Canada. This inverse correlation is known as the 'Great Gatsby Curve'.
Why this is interesting
You've probably heard that some countries promise 'equal opportunity' for all. But does that promise actually match reality? Why is it easier to rise from the bottom in Norway than in the United States?