Are Merit-Based Systems Actually Fair?
A new study finds that hearing about socioeconomic advantages and disadvantages makes people less supportive of meritocracy—no matter their…
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A new study finds that hearing about socioeconomic advantages and disadvantages makes people less supportive of meritocracy—no matter their…
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A new study finds that different ways of measuring poverty lead to very different conclusions about who should receive aid.
Rich and poor are more separate in big cities than in smaller towns, but different urban design can help change that.
What can cities do to correct racism and help all communities live longer? It starts with city planning.
Research suggests that providing everyone with money to live could reduce poverty and inequality, and help people make better life choices.
Evidence suggests that couples who combine their financial resources are happier than those who don’t—and they stay together longer.
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