Explaining Poverty and Inequality

A compelling explanation for Poverty and Inequality

And why it is better than all other explanations

Feb 22 •

Why Equality of Opportunity is not enough

And why Upward Mobility is a better goal

Feb 16 •

Why Race cannot explain human history

Nor can Anti-Racism

Feb 9 •

Why Progress and Upward Mobility should be the goal, not Equality

It is both achievable and it does more to benefit the poor, working class, and racial minorities.

Feb 8 •

Why achieving Equality is an Impossible Dream

And why the quest for Equality will cause far more harm than good.

Feb 7 •

Does the origin of agriculture explain global inequality?

Yes, but it is only one step in the full explanation

Jan 30 •

Why our deep history explains global inequality

The geography of our ancestors really matters.

Dec 18, 2023 •

Why isn't the entire world rich?

There are important constraints on the spread of human material progress.

Oct 19, 2023 •

Evidence for progress: Global poverty rates

Contrary to the expectation of those who are skeptical of progress, poverty rates are falling throughout the world.

Jun 27, 2023 •

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