Best Stone Center For Research On Wealth Inequality And Mobility Podcasts (2025)

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Peter Boettke on Classical Liberalism’s Moral Philosophy 47:21

4h ago47:21

47:21

Economists are often accused of practicing a “dismal science,” a discipline defined by the sober measurement of humanity’s limits: scarcity, zero-sum propositions, and inequality. But the old stereotype overlooks a more hopeful side of the science, one in which economists resemble moral philosophers. Peter Boettke is among the foremost scholars of …

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The Age of Unpredictable and Precarious Work, featuring Jake Rosenfeld and Daniel Schneider 1:05:48

2d ago1:05:48

1:05:48

For tens of millions of Americans, working life is characterized by uncertainty and limited recourse. Hours can be plentiful one week and fleeting the next, and often unpredictable, with shifts arranged on short notice, at odd hours, or canceled just as erratically. The prevalence of at-will employment amplifies this insecurity, as the threat of jo…

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Advances and Obstacles in Gender Inequality, Featuring Martha Bailey and Natasha Quadlin 1:08:08

16d ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Sixty years ago, equal pay laws, the women’s movement, and widespread access to contraception ushered in a new era, transforming the lives of American women. In the years since, women’s place in higher education, the labor market, and wider society has dramatically expanded. American women live with the legacy of that progress yet remain hemmed in …

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Lauren Rivera on Meritocracy and Its Failings 53:04

1M ago53:04

53:04

In the United States, meritocracy looms large. Proponents argue that one should earn wealth and prestige through hard work, intelligence, and ability. However, any defender of meritocracy should contend with its shortcomings. Lauren Rivera is the Peter G. Peterson Chair in Corporate Ethics at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School, and the author…

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David Lay Williams on the Intellectual History of Inequality 48:05

2M ago48:05

48:05

Thousands of years before the modern era, great thinkers were theorizing about economic inequality. Unequal conditions were a focus of both Plato and Jesus, just as it was for later thinkers like Hobbes, Rousseau and Marx. David Lay Williams is a professor of political science at DePaul University. His new book, “The Greatest of All Plagues: How Ec…

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Transdisciplinary Approaches to Wealth Inequality, Featuring Alberto Bisin and Jean-Philippe Bouchaud 57:28

2M ago57:28

57:28

As this podcast has highlighted before, cross-disciplinary collaboration can enrich practically any investigation into the nature of inequality. It is hard to find more compelling evidence of this than recent breakthroughs in the study of wealth inequality. Today on the show, we speak to two experts who have made fundamental contributions to this l…

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Sports, Race, and Labor, Featuring Bomani Jones, Ilyana Kuziemko, Matthew Notowidigdo, and Kenneth Shropshire 1:23:23

2M ago1:23:23

1:23:23

College athletics has tumbled into an unpredictable era. Money paid to players for their name, image and likeness has shaken long-held assumptions about what it means to be a college athlete. But although NIL deals have kicked off a new era in college sports, the tensions and conflicts involved are nothing new — nor are they unique to college athle…

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The Costs of Mass Incarceration Featuring Christopher Muller and Hedy Lee 42:34

3M ago42:34

42:34

One of the most pernicious drivers of inequality in the United States over the past half century has been mass incarceration. Moreover, the consequences of mass incarceration have been borne not just by those held in prisons, but by their families and communities as well. First, Harvard sociologist Christopher Muller traces the historical roots of …

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Bhash Mazumder on Intergenerational Mobility and Its Many Dimensions 46:48

4M ago46:48

46:48

Inequality is rarely static. It can grow or shrink over time. Perhaps no one understands that dynamic better than economist Bhash Mazumder, whose work has been foundational in understanding and measuring intergenerational mobility. In this conversation with host Steven Durlauf, Bhash recounts how his research revealed a clearer picture of income mo…

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Family, Identity, and Inequality, Featuring Ariel Kalil and Mesmin Destin 57:10

4M ago57:10

57:10

Conversations about inequality tend to center on macro-level forces, such as political, economic, and social systems. But today on the show, we present two conversations that examine factors that unfold on a smaller scale: inside people’s everyday domains. In our first segment, host Steven Durlauf interviews fellow host Ariel Kalil, a developmental…

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How Neighborhoods and Schools Shape Inequality, Featuring Felix Elwert, David Harding, Geoffrey Wodtke, and Marissa Thompson 1:00:31

4M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Neighborhoods and schools—through factors like socioeconomic composition, access to resources, racial segregation, and social networks—contribute to patterns of inequality and influence mobility. Today’s guests provide cross-disciplinary insights into how these environments shape opportunities and outcomes. First, host Steven Durlauf speaks with th…

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Janet Gornick on the Importance of Measuring Socio-Economic Inequality 49:23

5M ago49:23

49:23

On this episode of The Inequality Podcast, host Steven Durlauf is joined by Janet Gornick, director of the Stone Center of Socio-Economic Inequality at The City University of New York and one of the world’s foremost experts on the measurement of socio-economic inequality. They discuss her many contributions to improving the quantity and quality of …

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Miles Corak on the Great Gatsby Curve and Cross-Country Comparisons of Inequality and Mobility 50:05

5M ago50:05

50:05

In the first episode of the new academic year, Steven sits down with Miles Corak to discuss cross-country comparisons of inequality and intergenerational mobility. They discuss the Great Gatsby Curve, the mechanisms behind the intergenerational persistence of socioeconomic status, and related innovations in economic research and policy in the U.S. …

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The Two-Parent Privilege by Melissa Kearney: A Discussion (Live Recording) 1:35:08

1y ago1:35:08

1:35:08

Since the 1970s, two-parent households have declined, while single-parent households have become more commonplace in the United States. This shift has occurred due to various factors, ranging from changes in labor markets, mass incarceration, and changing social norms surrounding marriage and parental responsibilities. In her book “The Two-Parent P…

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Conversations on Inequality and Public Policy: Affirmative Action with Glenn Loury (Live Recording) 1:26:11

1+ y ago1:26:11

1:26:11

The 2023 Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and UNC struck down race-based college admissions. It reignited debates about affirmative action as a tool for addressing inequality and historical injustice. In an interview recorded live at the Harris School of Public Policy in November, Stone Center Director Steven Durlau…

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Guido Alfani on the History of the Rich in the West 44:50

1+ y ago44:50

44:50

Steven talks to Guido Alfani, professor of economic history at Bocconi University, about the history of wealth inequality in western civilization. They discuss how the roles and perceptions of the rich have changed over time, touching on important moments in Western civilization, such as the Renaissance, the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution, …

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Conrad Miller on Affirmative Action and Discrimination 44:08

1+ y ago44:08

44:08

Conrad Miller, Associate Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy at the University of California-Berkley’s Haas School of Business, joins Steven to discuss discrimination and affirmative action. The conversation digs into the methodology and surprising conclusions from four of Dr. Miller’s papers: one that explores federal affirmative action poli…

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Xi Song on Intergenerational Mobility at Home and Abroad 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

46:04

Steven talks to Xi Song, associate professor of Sociology and Demography at the University of Pennsylvania, about trends in intergenerational mobility across time and space. Dr. Song details how intergenerational mobility declined in the United States after World War II but then dives further to explore the diversity of experiences for different gr…

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Michael Esposito on Racial Health Disparities 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

45:59

Steven and Geoff are joined by Michael Esposito, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota, in a discussion about racial health disparities that continue to plague the United States. They explore how things like redlining, law enforcement practices, and unequal access to medical care contribute to racial gaps in both health ou…

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Matthew Kahn on Climate Change Economics 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

46:53

Steven sits down with Matthew Kahn, Provost Professor of Economics at the University of Southern California, to discuss the interactions between inequality and climate change. Dr. Kahn outlines how changes in the environment are altering people’s lives across the globe, from hurricane-ravaged residents of New Orleans to rice-farmers-turned-shrimp-s…

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Nathan Wilmers on the Changing Labor Market Landscape 53:18

1+ y ago53:18

53:18

Steven and Geoff talk to Nathan Wilmers, the Sarofim Family Career Development Associate Professor and an Associate Professor of Work and Organization Studies at the MIT Sloan School of Management, about the role that inequality plays in the ever-evolving labor market. Nathan covers a wide gamut of topics, including the changing trends in wage ineq…

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Shelly Lundberg on the Disparities Women Encounter in the Workforce 40:19

1+ y ago40:19

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We talk to Shelly Lundberg, the Leonard Broom Professor of Demography and Associate Director of the Broom Center for Demography at the University of California, Santa Barbara, about the long-embedded gender gaps in many professional fields, including her own—economics. She guides us through the role that anti-discrimination legislation has played i…

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Luis Bettencourt on Cities as Microcosms of Social Mobility 44:08

1+ y ago44:08

44:08

Steven sits down with Luis Bettencourt to discuss what cities can teach us about inequality. Luis Bettencourt is a Professor of Ecology and Evolution and the Inaugural Director of the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation at the University of Chicago as well as an External Professor of Complex Systems at the Santa Fe Institute. With research inte…

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Sam Bowles on What Economists Owe to Society 51:58

2y ago51:58

51:58

In our first episode of The Inequality Podcast, we talk to legendary economist Sam Bowles, Professor of Economics, Emeritus, at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Arthur Spiegel Research Professor at the Sante Fe Institute, and Affiliated Scholar at the University of Siena in Italy. Steven and Sam cover a scholarly gamut, including Sam’s i…

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Bonus Episode: Four Questions for Sam Bowles 33:51

2y ago33:51

33:51

In this bonus episode, Sam Bowles dives deep into the ancient origins of inequality, Marxian economic theory, the evolution of the economics curriculum, and The Moral Economy. Link to our first episode with Sam Bowles: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-episode-four-questions-for-sam-bowles/id1693218758?i=1000617556338 The CORE Curriculum …

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Stone Center For Research On Wealth Inequality And Mobility Podcasts

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1
Peter Boettke on Classical Liberalism’s Moral Philosophy 47:21

1
The Age of Unpredictable and Precarious Work, featuring Jake Rosenfeld and Daniel Schneider 1:05:48

1
Advances and Obstacles in Gender Inequality, Featuring Martha Bailey and Natasha Quadlin 1:08:08

1
Lauren Rivera on Meritocracy and Its Failings 53:04

1
David Lay Williams on the Intellectual History of Inequality 48:05

1
Transdisciplinary Approaches to Wealth Inequality, Featuring Alberto Bisin and Jean-Philippe Bouchaud 57:28

1
Sports, Race, and Labor, Featuring Bomani Jones, Ilyana Kuziemko, Matthew Notowidigdo, and Kenneth Shropshire 1:23:23

1
The Costs of Mass Incarceration Featuring Christopher Muller and Hedy Lee 42:34

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Bhash Mazumder on Intergenerational Mobility and Its Many Dimensions 46:48

1
Family, Identity, and Inequality, Featuring Ariel Kalil and Mesmin Destin 57:10

1
How Neighborhoods and Schools Shape Inequality, Featuring Felix Elwert, David Harding, Geoffrey Wodtke, and Marissa Thompson 1:00:31

1
Janet Gornick on the Importance of Measuring Socio-Economic Inequality 49:23

1
Miles Corak on the Great Gatsby Curve and Cross-Country Comparisons of Inequality and Mobility 50:05

1
The Two-Parent Privilege by Melissa Kearney: A Discussion (Live Recording) 1:35:08

1
Conversations on Inequality and Public Policy: Affirmative Action with Glenn Loury (Live Recording) 1:26:11

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Guido Alfani on the History of the Rich in the West 44:50

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Conrad Miller on Affirmative Action and Discrimination 44:08

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Xi Song on Intergenerational Mobility at Home and Abroad 46:04

1
Michael Esposito on Racial Health Disparities 45:59

1
Matthew Kahn on Climate Change Economics 46:53

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Nathan Wilmers on the Changing Labor Market Landscape 53:18

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Shelly Lundberg on the Disparities Women Encounter in the Workforce 40:19

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Luis Bettencourt on Cities as Microcosms of Social Mobility 44:08

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Sam Bowles on What Economists Owe to Society 51:58

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Bonus Episode: Four Questions for Sam Bowles 33:51

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