The Inequality Puzzle - Shrinking the Economic Gap for Working Families
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore solutions to address economic inequality and support working families in this 55-minute conference talk from The Aspen Institute's Ascend program. Discover innovative partnerships between community organizations, policymakers, and philanthropists aimed at creating lasting economic security for generations. Learn about initiatives shifting lives and narratives for resilient families, and engage in a discussion on the impact of economic disparities on midterm elections and beyond. Hear insights from speakers Anne Mosle, Jackie Bezos, Marjorie Sims, and Celinda Lake as they delve into topics such as child trends, social capital, universal basic income, and successful programs like The Jeremiah Program. Gain valuable perspectives on how to shrink the inequality gap and foster opportunities for working families to achieve the American Dream.
Syllabus
Intro
Child Trends
Social Capital
The Inequality Puzzle
Universal Basic Income
The Jeremiah Program
The Success of Parents
Question Time
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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