Conley 1999 Flashcards
1
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research question
A
what are the obstacles to Black poverty accumulation and how do these contribute to the racial wealth gap?
2
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method
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analysis of historical data, wealth accumulation
3
Q
main finding
A
racial wealth gap -> attributed to the lack of generational wealth pass down
parent net worth -> largest indicator of individual wealth
gap -> historical deprivation of wealth building opportunities for black americans
4
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relevance
A
historical and systemic inequalities perpetuate economic stratification along racial lines
