Why the Poor Die Young [TheAtlantic.com]
“Geography is destiny.” Economists once used this theory to try to explain the difference between rich and poor countries. But in the last few years, something like it has become a grand theory for rich and poor within the United States. Researchers have shown that where a family lives dramatically shapes children’s education, income, and their potential to earn more than their parents. Geography’s most consequential legacy might be life itself. In a new study released Monday morning and...