Host Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by Justin Callais to discuss the Archbridge Institute's Social Mobility in the 50 States report: https://www.archbridgeinstitute.org/social-mobility-in-the-50-states/. Dr. Justin Callais is a research fellow with the Archbridge Institute and an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
In this episode, Gonzalo Schwarz and Dr. Justin Callais discuss the economics of flourishing and the Archbridge Institute's Social Mobility in the 50 States report. They explore the four pillars of social mobility: Entrepreneurship, Rule of Law, Education and Skills Development, and Social Capital. Dr. Callais emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to social mobility and highlights the need for policy solutions as well as individual agency. He also shares his research on the link between economic freedom and income inequality and mobility. Areas for future research and the importance of economic growth for developing countries are also discussed.