In this episode, Gonzalo Schwarz and Dr. Justin Callais discuss the economics of flourishing and the Archbridge Institute's Social Mobility in the 50 States report. They explore the four pillars of social mobility: Entrepreneurship, Rule of Law, Education and Skills Development, and Social Capital. Dr. Callais emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to social mobility and highlights the need for policy solutions as well as individual agency. He also shares his research on the link between economic freedom and income inequality and mobility. Areas for future research and the importance of economic growth for developing countries are also discussed.

In our first episode of the Economics of Flourishing Series, Dr. James Heckman and Dr. Ramsus Landersø explore how various elements like markets, family structures, and educational systems contribute to social mobility and human development. They discuss the significant impact of parental engagement and the structure of family life on children's futures. Social mobility rates in Denmark and the United States are also compared, shedding light on the crucial role of parental quality and the process of sorting in educational success. The influence of neighborhood dynamics and housing choices is explored, along with why government programs might fall short in promoting true equality. Join us as we challenge conventional beliefs, advocate for open debates, and emphasize the importance of engaging with diverse viewpoints to foster a more understanding and tolerant society. Dr. Heckman and Dr. Landersø help us gain insights into how we can collectively enhance human flourishing through informed choices and robust community engagement. Dr. James Heckman is the Henry Schultz Distinguished Service Professor in Economics and the College at the University of Chicago since 1973. He is the Director of the Center for the Economics of Human Development and also a Senior Fellow with the Archbridge Institute. He has devoted his professional life to understanding the origins of major social and economic problems related to inequality, social mobility, discrimination, skill formation and regulation, and to devising and evaluating alternative strategies for addressing those problems. In 2000, Dr. Heckman won the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for his "for his development of theory and methods used in the analysis of individual or household behavior. His work in selective samples led him to develop methods (such as the Heckman correction) for overcoming statistical sample-selection problems. His research has given policymakers new insights into areas such as education, job training and the importance of accounting for general equilibrium in the analysis of labor markets." Dr. Rasmus Landersø who is a Research Professor at the Rockwool Foundation Research Unit in Denmark. Rasmus has received his PhD in Economics from Aarhus University and prior to that his Master in Economics from the University of Copenhagen. Rasmus has also been a visiting scholar at the University of Chicago, and he is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Human Capital. Rasmus’ research interests include labor economics, the economics of education, the economics of crime, and applied microeconometrics. His work covers both studies of intergenerational mobility, welfare policies and the role of the public sector, inequality, skill formation, and spillovers in criminal behavior.

CreditsWritten, Edited, and Directed by Arash AyromProduced by Clay Routledge and Ben WilterdinkNarrated by Robert Anthony PetersFeaturing interviews with:Ben Klutsey, Director of Academic Outreach, Director of the Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange, Mercatus CenterIlana Redstone, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Illinois; Co-Director, Mill Institute, University of AustinClay Routledge, Vice President of Research and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab, Archbridge InstituteDan Vallone, Director, More in Common, USATony Woodlief, Senior Executive Vice President at State Policy Network and Author of  “I, Citizen: A Blueprint for Reclaiming American Self-Governance” ResourcesThe Hidden Tribes of America  [report]We Need a Psychology of Progress [essay]American Dream Survey [report]Undivide Us [film]Mill Institute [organization]Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange [organization]Lyceum Movement [organization] About the ShowTrue Progress is a podcast documentary dedicated to investigating the forces that can move our society forward. Our first installment focuses on one of the biggest and most harmful barriers to progress today: polarization. Polarization is something we’ve all heard about and possibly even felt in our everyday relationships. With another presidential election on the horizon and polls showing America’s widening divides, it’s time to take a serious look at how our society became fractured and what we can do, as individuals and collectively, to heal. In conversations with experts, True Progress explores the causes of polarization, its effects on our society, and pathways to solutions.  True Progress: Polarization is presented by Profectus Magazine. It is a product of the Archbridge Institute—a non-partisan, independent, 501(c)(3) public policy think tank—whose mission is to lift barriers to human flourishing.

CreditsWritten, Edited, and Directed by Arash AyromProduced by Clay Routledge and Ben WilterdinkNarrated by Robert Anthony PetersFeaturing interviews with:Ben Klutsey, Director of Academic Outreach, Director of the Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange, Mercatus CenterIlana Redstone, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Illinois; Co-Director, Mill Institute, University of AustinClay Routledge, Vice President of Research and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab, Archbridge InstituteDan Vallone, Director, More in Common, USATony Woodlief, Senior Executive Vice President at State Policy Network and Author of  “I, Citizen: A Blueprint for Reclaiming American Self-Governance” ResourcesThe Hidden Tribes of America  [report]We Need a Psychology of Progress [essay]American Dream Survey [report]Undivide Us [film]Mill Institute [organization]Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange [organization]Lyceum Movement [organization] About the ShowTrue Progress is a podcast documentary dedicated to investigating the forces that can move our society forward. Our first installment focuses on one of the biggest and most harmful barriers to progress today: polarization. Polarization is something we’ve all heard about and possibly even felt in our everyday relationships. With another presidential election on the horizon and polls showing America’s widening divides, it’s time to take a serious look at how our society became fractured and what we can do, as individuals and collectively, to heal. In conversations with experts, True Progress explores the causes of polarization, its effects on our society, and pathways to solutions.  True Progress: Polarization is presented by Profectus Magazine. It is a product of the Archbridge Institute—a non-partisan, independent, 501(c)(3) public policy think tank—whose mission is to lift barriers to human flourishing.

CreditsWritten, Edited, and Directed by Arash AyromProduced by Clay Routledge and Ben WilterdinkNarrated by Robert Anthony PetersFeaturing interviews with:Ben Klutsey, Director of Academic Outreach, Director of the Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange, Mercatus CenterIlana Redstone, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Illinois; Co-Director, Mill Institute, University of AustinClay Routledge, Vice President of Research and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab, Archbridge InstituteDan Vallone, Director, More in Common, USATony Woodlief, Senior Executive Vice President at State Policy Network and Author of  “I, Citizen: A Blueprint for Reclaiming American Self-Governance” ResourcesThe Hidden Tribes of America  [report]We Need a Psychology of Progress [essay]American Dream Survey [report]Undivide Us [film]Mill Institute [organization]Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange [organization]Lyceum Movement [organization] About the ShowTrue Progress is a podcast documentary dedicated to investigating the forces that can move our society forward. Our first installment focuses on one of the biggest and most harmful barriers to progress today: polarization. Polarization is something we’ve all heard about and possibly even felt in our everyday relationships. With another presidential election on the horizon and polls showing America’s widening divides, it’s time to take a serious look at how our society became fractured and what we can do, as individuals and collectively, to heal. In conversations with experts, True Progress explores the causes of polarization, its effects on our society, and pathways to solutions.  True Progress: Polarization is presented by Profectus Magazine. It is a product of the Archbridge Institute—a non-partisan, independent, 501(c)(3) public policy think tank—whose mission is to lift barriers to human flourishing.

Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life by Clay RoutledgeNostalgia in America: The Power of Looking Back to Move ForwardNostalgia Can Be an Engine of Progress in Discourse Magazine by Clay RoutledgeNostalgia is the greatest gift this holiday season in the Los Angeles Daily News by Clay Routledge

Men are lost. Here’s a map out of the wilderness. by Christine Emba in The Washington PostOf Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It by Richard V. ReevesIs There Anything Good About Men?: How Cultures Flourish by Exploiting Men by Roy F. BaumeisterPrevious Podcast on the Marriage Crisis with Kathryn Wilson

Marriage Crisis Video 1: Introductions Marriage Crisis Video 2: Love is Unconditional, Relationships are NotMarriage Crisis Video 3: The Velcro of Marriage in a World of Insecure AttachmentMarriage Crisis Video 4: The Loss of Inherited Wisdom in Marriage and Childrearing Marriage Crisis Video 5: Suitor-Father-Patriarch Lifelong Marriage as Developmental and Virtue AchievementRichard Reeves' Latest book, Of Boys and MenThe American Institute for Boys and Men (Substack)Men are lost. Here’s a map out of the wilderness. by Christine Emba in The Washington Post.Profectus Podcast with Angela Rachidi on Family AffordabilityThe Human Flourishing LabFollow us on Twitter @Kathryn95620927, @clayroutledge, and @bgwilterdink

American Dream Survey 20232023 Cost of Thriving Index AEI Event: Family Affordability in America: A Story of Decline or Achievement?The American Dream is Not Dead by Michael StrainGenerations by Jean TwengeAlienated America by Tim CarneyThe Complacent Class by Tyler CowenSecurity Can’t Substitute for Development in Profectus MagazineMeeting the Challenge of Mental Decline in the Age of Material Abundance in Profectus MagazineSenator Murphy Proposes Legislation on LonelinessJury Duty - Amazon VideoBarbie Trailer

Discussion Links:The Evidence on Family Affordability by Dr. Angela RachidiNational Marriage Project & AEI Present Richard Reeves and Ian Rowe: A Debate On FatherhoodThe real story behind America's population bomb: Adults want their independenceWild Problems by Russ Roberts and Profectus Magazine's ReviewFollow Dr. Angela Rachidi on Twitter @AngelaRachidi

Show Notes:Get Serious: About Purpose by Katherine Boyle, The Free PressThe Joy of Losing Your Phone by Clare Coffey, The New AtlantisTetris - Official TrailerFollow Us on Twitter @ProfectusMBen Wilterdink @bgwilterdinkClay Routledge @clayroutledgeKali Christianson @kal_louise

Discussion LinksIan's book, Agency: The four-point plan (F.R.E.E.), for all children to overcome the victimhood narrative and discover their pathway to power.Follow Ian on Twitter @IanVRowe

Discussion LinksMichael's Book, Paper Belt on Fire , How Renegade Investors Sparked a Revolt Against the UniversityThe 1517 FundFollow Michael on Twitter @William_Blake

Discussion Links:American Culture ProjectAmerican Dream 2022 Snapshot: The Health and State of the American DreamThe Social Power of PatriotismThe Righteous Mind by Jonathan HaidtComing Apart by Charles MurrayRevolt of the Public by Martin GurriLocal 1: The Rise of America's Most Powerful Teachers Union (Full Film)

Discussion Links:Breaking Out of the College Box (Profectus Mag)The Case Against Education by Bryan CaplanRead more from Praj More about the Archbridge InstituteTwitter: http://twitter.com/ArchbridgeInstFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Archbridge

Learn more about MagatteCapitalism is Key to Fulfilling the Promise of “Black Lives Matter” (Profectus Mag)Poverty Inc. DocumentaryMagatte's Ted Talk: Why it's too hard to start a business in Africa -- and how to change itFollow Magatte on Twitter @magattewCheck out Profectus MagFollow us on Twitter @ProfectusM

Discussion Links:Learn more about LetGrowThe Fragile Generation (Reason)Want Kids to Succeed? Future-Proof ’Em (Profectus Mag)Why Are Millennials Wary of Freedom? (The New York Times)Security Can't Substitute for Development (Profectus Mag)Follow Lenore on Twitter @FreeRangeKidsCheck out Profectus MagFollow us on Twitter @ProfectusM

John is Co-founder and President of the Center for Economic Accountability, an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan educational and advocacy organization working to educate Americans on the harmful and wasteful nature of economic development subsidies. Prior to starting the CEA, John was Vice President for Marketing and Communications at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Michigan’s free-market public policy think tank. Before working in public policy, John spent two decades in private-sector agency and corporate roles where his clients often included economic development entities and programs. Discussion Links:Center for Economic AccountabilityEconomic Development Incentives: Fostering Productive or Unproductive EntrepreneurshipEvaluating State and Local Business IncentivesMaking Sense of Incentives: Taming Business Incentives to Promote ProsperityFollow the CEA on Twitter @AccountableEconFollow John on Twitter @johnmoz More about the Archbridge Institute: https://www.archbridgeinstitute.org/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/ArchbridgeInst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Archbridge

Ross Emmett is the director of the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty and a Professor of pollical economy at Arizona State University. Prior to joining Arizona State University, Professor Emmett was a member of the faculty at James Madison College at Michigan State University. Mason Hunt is the Project Coordinator with the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University. Prior to joining the Center, Mason worked for a non profit membership association of state legislators in Washington, DC. Together Professor Emmett and Mason work to produce the Doing Business North America Index. Discussion Links: Doing Business North America Index   More about the Archbridge Institute: Twitter: http://twitter.com/ArchbridgeInst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Archbridge Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.archbridgeinstitute.org/newsletter-signup/

Discussion Links:Learn more about the Fines and Fees Justice Center Follow Priya on Twitter @PSARATHYJONES More about the Archbridge InstituteVisit us at www.archbridgeinstitute.orgTwitter: http://twitter.com/ArchbridgeInstFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArchbridgeSign up for our newsletter: https://www.archbridgeinstitute.org/newsletter-signup/