Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

> The US isn't perfect, but if you want to work you're generally able to move up the economic ladder easier from what I've seen.

According to recent Nobel prizes in economic (Duflo and Banerjee), moving up the economic ladder has degraded so much in the US that it's currently lagging slightly behind Europe.

Their study dates back to ~2018, though.



Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: