In Utah, the challenges are less pronounced than in the nation at large. As the economist Raj Chetty has documented, Utah remains one of the most upwardly mobile states in the nation. Utah Foundation’s own research has shown that the state has a particularly robust middle class. In other words, our kids generally have a better shot at the American Dream.
But for our state to stay ahead of the curve, we must attend to those elements that strengthen future prospects. For its part, Utah Foundation has undertaken a study of numerous factors promoting social capital and community cohesion. A conversation about our strengths and weaknesses is surely one worth having, with significant implications for public policy.
And it may help us find a way to bridge the divergences that are leaving some folks behind.
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