Published Dec 30, 2022

Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids? | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 475

    Freakonomics Radio delves into the paradox of high child poverty rates in America, despite its wealth, by examining early childhood investments, policy proposals like the Family Security Act, and economic factors. Experts, including Dana Susskind and Mitt Romney, discuss the role of societal support and interventions to address poverty's root causes and long-term impacts.
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