Which Neighborhood You Grow Up In Can Predict Your Income As An Adult

The video discusses the decline in economic mobility in the US, highlighting that only half of today's children earn more than their parents, compared to 90% in the 1940s. It introduces the concept of 'opportunity bargains'—affordable neighborhoods that offer better outcomes for children. The video presents key findings from Opportunity Insights, showing how small geographic differences can significantly impact life outcomes, especially for different racial groups. The Opportunity Atlas is introduced as a tool to help policymakers and parents access data on children's future earnings and other outcomes, aiming to make the American Dream more attainable.

What percentage of children born in the 1940s earned more than their parents?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 30%

What is the maximum median rent for a neighborhood to be considered an opportunity bargain?

• $1,500

• $1,000

• $2,500

• $2,000

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of an opportunity bargain neighborhood?

• Brooklyn

• San Gabriel

• West Ridge

• Oxon Hill

How does the proximity of neighborhoods affect outcomes for Black men, according to the analysis?

• It only affects outcomes for women

• It significantly affects outcomes

• It slightly affects outcomes

• It has no effect

What is the purpose of the Opportunity Atlas?

• To analyze global economic trends

• To track real estate prices

• To estimate children's future outcomes

• To provide entertainment