Overview
The evidence is rigorously marshalled and the...solutions equally clearly illuminated. A definitive study. -Ā Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator, The Financial Times
In this vital new book, Britain's first Professor of Social Mobility Lee Elliot Major and Stephen Machin, reveal the causes of the UKās low social mobility, explain why it's getting worse, and outline how we reverse this worrying trend, before itās too late.Ā
It covers the history of social mobility in the UK, explores international comparisons, analyses the recent ādark ageā of declining absolute mobility, and investigates issues such as how family traits affect inter-generationalĀ mobility.Ā The authors then outline what it is we should do about this pressing issue. Calling for a fundamental shift in debates about social mobility and arguing that only by establishing general principles of fairness in society can we agree the major policy reforms that can make Britain a more mobile and just society for all.
This book title, What Do We Know and What Should We Do About Social Mobility?, ISBN: 9781529732030, by Lee Elliot Major, Stephen Machin, published by SAGE Publications (October 20, 2020) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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