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  1. Oct 2024
    1. This geography appears to play a major role in making Atlanta one of the metropolitan areas where it is most difficult for lower-income households to rise into the middle class and beyond, according to a new study that other researchers are calling the most detailed portrait yet of income mobility in the United States.

      The geographic location in which an individual resides plays a significant role in determining their ability to advance socioeconomically. This influence comes various factors such as the quality of educational institutions, the availability of diverse job opportunities, the strength of social networks, and the extent of community infrastructure. These elements can vary widely from one area to another, which leads to disparities in economic mobility. For instance, even within California, the economic opportunities and social dynamics in Los Angeles differ markedly from those in neighboring regions such as Orange County. or Irvine.