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Social Mechanisms Behind the Intergenerational Transmission of Poverty

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Children born into the bottom income quintile in the US have less than a 10% chance of reaching the top quintile as adults, even after accounting for intelligence and individual effort.

Why this is interesting

Why do children born into poverty often end up poor as adults, even when they work hard? Is it just about money, or is something deeper at play?