身边的经济学·社会常识英语30篇（2）

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代际流动性与机会不平等

A child born in a low-income neighborhood is less likely to attend college—even with strong grades.
Why? Fewer nearby libraries, longer bus rides to good schools, and parents working two jobs leave little tutoring time.
Wealthy families pass on advantages quietly: summer camps, test prep, college networks, even home equity loans for grad school.
These aren’t gifts of money alone—they’re gifts of time, access, and trusted advice.
Data shows mobility varies widely by city: kids in Salt Lake City climb farther than those in Atlanta.
It’s not about effort alone—it’s whether the ladder has missing rungs before you even reach it.
Policies like early childhood programs or tuition-free community college aim to rebuild those rungs.
Fairness doesn’t mean equal outcomes—it means offering real chances to learn, try, and grow.
When we talk about 'hard work,' let’s also ask: 'What support made that work possible?'
Mobility measures hope—not just statistics.