In Finland, the link between money troubles and health issues is clear. Over the last few decades, researchers have dug into how poverty and income gaps affect health. But, unlike global studies, looking within Finland shows mixed results. A recent study focused on over 300 Finnish towns and cities from 1990 to 2023. It used advanced methods to show how poverty and i...
In China, marriage is changing. People are increasingly choosing partners with similar education levels. This isn't just about finding someone with the same degree. It's about how this trend affects money and opportunities. This trend is called educational assortative mating. It's becoming more common in China. Families with more education tend to have more ...
Ever wondered why some democracies are struggling? A big part of the problem might be the gap between the rich and the poor. In countries where income inequality is high, democracy seems to weaken over time. This isn't just a theory; a recent study looked at many different countries and found that income inequality is one of the strongest signs that a democracy might...
Imagine you're living in China and your family switches from traditional cooking methods to cleaner fuels. What happens? Well, a lot! A study shows that a small increase in using clean cooking fuels can boost a country's total household income by billions. In China, this means an extra $37 billion a year! But it's not just about money. It's also about fairness. These...
Imagine a country where more than half of all counties rely on government aid for a significant portion of their income. This might sound like a generous safety net, but it also raises questions about self-reliance and the future of our economy. In the past, politicians like Mitt Romney have pointed out that a large number of voters depend on government assistance. ...
It seems we can't agree on anything these days. But one thing that unites a divided nation? The outrage over CEO pay gaps so wide they make the Grand Canyon look like a pothole. A recent survey found that Democrats, independents and Republicans all think businesses should shrink their CEO-to-worker pay ratios. 96% of Dems, 83% of indies, and even 67% of Trump support...