Sociology
The Spatial Concentration of Poverty and Intergenerational Mobility
Quick fact
In a landmark study, economist Raj Chetty found that a child from a family at the 25th income percentile in Seattle has a similar future income to a child from a similar family in Chicago, but the chance of reaching the top quintile varies dramatically by neighborhood—from under 5% in some areas to over 30% in others.
Why this is interesting
Growing up in one neighborhood versus another—just a few miles apart—can change a child's future income. Why does address matter so much?