The Inequality Podcast

We bring together scholars across disciplines to discuss the causes and consequences of inequality and strategies to promote economic mobility. Listen and discover novel insights and strategies to address today’s most pressing issues in inequality.

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Steven Durlauf

Economist

Damon Jones

Economist

Ariel Kalil

Psychologist

Geoff Wodtke

Sociologist

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Episode #17: Bhash Mazumder on Intergenerational Mobility and Its Many Dimensions

December 2, 2024
GuestsBhash Mazumder

Economist Bhash Mazumder shares insights on intergenerational mobility with host Steven Durlauf, exploring income mobility, flawed estimates, health metrics, and the impacts of redlining and urban renewal on mobility in the US.

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Episode #7: Michael Esposito on Racial Health Disparities

October 2, 2023
GuestsMichael Esposito

Steven and Geoff are joined by Michael Esposito to discuss racial health disparities that continue to plague the U.S. They explore how redlining, law enforcement practices, and unequal access to medical care contribute to racial gaps in health and mortality outcomes.

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