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,…
What is fair? According to Merriam-Webster: : agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable : treating people in a way that does not favor some over others : not too harsh or critical Many people can tell you when…
Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 15 from 6-7pm), the Center for Advanced Hindsight will host a discussion on behavioral economics and applications in financial services. We are seeking partnerships with local financial services organizations that are interested in using behavioral-based strategies to help them…
I recently came across this video that some talented person made of a study I conducted on wealth inequality a few years back with Mike Norton. It does a great job covering the main findings regarding the differences between what Americans think…
As part of the PoorQuality: Inequality exhibition that is currently on display at the CAH, we are showing a piece of art by Jody Servon entitled “I ______ a dollar.” This piece started out as one hundred $1 bills stuck flat against…
innovative and engaging artwork. social and economic inequality. wealth distribution. what is so taxing about taxation? Opening Reception: June 22, 2012 from 6 – 10 PM at the CAH Featuring drinks, classy appetizers, and the fabulous DJ Mike B With no limitation…