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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How to Build Cities That Aren’t Segregated by Income
Rich and poor are more separate in big cities than in smaller towns, but different urban design can help change that.
Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2023
Greater Good picks our favorite books to help parents and their kids nurture love, connection, and resilience.
Why Reading Is Important for Children’s Brain Development
Children living in poverty show poorer brain development. But reading for pleasure may help counteract this.
Debunking the Myths of the Only Child
Whether children have siblings is much less important to how they develop than their families' financial and emotional resources.
Why Do People Succeed or Fail in Life? Your Answer Matters
Are people in control, or do external forces shape our lives? Our "attributions" affect how compassionate we are to ourselves and others.
Are Rich People Really Less Ethical?
A new study calls into question earlier research suggesting that people of higher socioeconomic status are less generous and more selfish than others.
How Much Money Do People Need to Be Happy?
Not everyone desires unlimited wealth—which is good news for the planet.