The high rate of incarceration in the United States is fraught with social and economic costs. Relatively recent increases in our incarceration rate make us an international outlier and carry a price tag of more than $80 billion annually (more than quadruple…
Having a college degree can dramatically increase a young adult’s income. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2014 the median earnings of young adults (ages 25-34) with a bachelor’s degree were 66 percent higher ($49,900) than the median earnings…
Confronting our mortality is not an easy task for most people. However, there are many reasons people should consider just how long they might live. In the case of retirement planning, life expectancy is important in relation to the benefits like Medicare…
It’s a simple statement but it represents so much more than just four words. For many people, it is a rallying call for closing the gap between men’s and women’s wages, ultimately achieving the goal of pay equity, and protecting a notion…
Inequality is an important topic and one that politicians and scholars spend a lot of time thinking about. But what does the general public think about inequality and the many ways it manifests in daily life? And how do factors like age,…
The day has finally come! We’ve just launched the Irrational Game Kickstarter campaign, which means you can now get the game and some other rewards here. The Irrational Game – We hope it will be a thought provoking, engaging and fun way to incorporate social…