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County Health Outcomes are Linked to Income Inequality

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Michael Morrison

Income Inequality in U.S. Counties Linked to Adverse Health Outcomes I’m interested in determining the relationship between income inequality and health outcomes in U.S. counties. My motivation for this study comes form epidemiologists Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett’s research that … Continue reading →

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Why Increasing Inequality and Lower Economic Mobility Matter

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Michael Morrison

Why Increasing Inequality and Lower Economic Mobility Matter: An Issue of National Importance In several articles: Rich Father, Rich Son and Poor Father, Poor Son American Dream is Alive and Well — in Canada American Childrens’ Prospects for Success are … Continue reading →

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Wilkinson Presentation on Why Greater Equality Makes Society Stronger

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Michael Morrison

Richard Wilkinson, co-author of The Spirit Level: Why Greater Equality Makes Society Stronger, which I summarized previously, has made an excellent TED presentation on how economic inequality harms societies. Click on the following link to see the video presentation. http://www.ted.com/talks/richard_wilkinson.html … Continue reading →

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