Watch: How social networks impact economic mobility in San Francisco, Racine, and DC
Across the United States, economic mobility is frequently linked with geography. Some places afford poor children the opportunity to do better economically than their parents did, and other places do not. Social networks—which provide access to support, information, power, and resources—are a critical and often neglected element of opportunity structures.
This month, the Race, Prosperity and Inclusion Initiative at Brookings hosted a webinar to present the findings of a new paper examining the role of social networks in economic mobility and equity in San Francisco, Racine, and Washington, D.C. Panelists explored the dynamics of social connections and policy solutions that can address equity goals.
Watch the webinar | Read the report
