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Upward Mobility Happens More Away From Cities

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If you're concerned about upward mobility for your kids in today's society, you might want to move.  Evidence suggests upward mobility is greater for children who grow up farther away from metro areas. 

This goes against the generally accepted belief that people who live near cities have the greater mobility.  But Bruce Weber, professor emeritus of applied economics at Oregon State, the rural-mobility case.  He visits to talk about research findings he gathered with some colleagues.  

 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.