Economist Kevin Corinth will consider the common belief that younger Americans are worse off economically than predecessor generations in his talk on Monday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Statler Hall, room 198. "Living Standards Across Generations: Are Younger Americans Falling Behind?" is sponsored by the Program on Freedom and Free Societies (F&FS) and is free and open to the general public. It will also be livestreamed; register to participate online.
Kevin Corinth
"This is a question receiving considerable public attention, generating anxiety and influencing the choices students make about their futures," said Michael Fontaine, professor of classics in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of F&FS. "Drawing on his research on economic mobility and living standards, Kevin Corinth will examine the evidence and contribute to a careful, evidence-based discussion. We encourage students, faculty, and the broader community to take part in this timely and important conversation." Fontaine will introduce Corinth and moderate the following Q&A.
In his talk, Corinth will argue that the truth about living standards is nuanced: there is no across-the-board generational decline, but there are real affordability problems - and getting that distinction right matters for both policy and public perceptions. He will also argue that a clearer reading of the evidence should justify a more optimistic view of younger Americans' economic future than today's dominant narrative suggests.
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