America has a housing segregation problem. Seattle may just have the solution.

8/30/2019

This article discusses a research study conducted by economist Raj Chetty, which aimed to examine the effects of neighborhood segregation on economic opportunity. The study focused on a housing experiment in Seattle, where low-income families were given vouchers to move to more affluent neighborhoods. The article highlights the findings that children who moved to higher-opportunity areas experienced long-term benefits in terms of income and educational attainment. It also explores the implications of these findings for public policy and suggests that addressing segregation and promoting mobility could be key to reducing economic inequality. Overall, the article sheds light on the importance of neighborhood environment in shaping individual outcomes and provides insights into potential strategies for improving social mobility.

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