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Schizophrenia Linked to Inequality

Add another social ill to the adverse effects of inequality. A new study documents a linkage between urban neighborhoods with high levels of deprivation, population density, and inequality with higher rates of schizophrenia. The researchers found the relationship held after taking into account … Continue reading

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Inequality, Economic Segregation and Polarization Go Hand in Hand

There’s little doubt that America is polarized on a number of issues (i.e., taxes, abortion, big government/small government, politics). There are probably many reasons for this polarization but I believe one factor that isn’t generally recognized is the increased polarization … Continue reading

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