Center on Assets, Education, and Inclusion

Doorway to Multiple Streams of Assets

Report & Resources

• Full Report
• Executive Summary
• Case Study 1
• Case Study 2
• Case Study 3
• Case Study 4
• March 29th Webinar Recording

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This impromptu series grapples with issues derailing America from being able to tackle its economic inequality problem. The first paper (which probably should have been the last paper in the series, but that is why this is impromptu which is a nice way to say I did not start off planning a three paper series) deals with issues that stand in the way of the asset field specifically, but the poverty field more generally, uniting in the fight against economic inequality. The second paper pulls back the curtain on narratives that have shaped Americans’ views on the importance of wealth transfers for sustaining the ideal captured in the American dream. The third paper will dive directly into the unique issue of race in America as it relates to economic inequality. The objective of this series is to start a productive conversation on passing meaningful wealth transfer legislation that has the potential to greatly reduce economic inequality in America. Such legislation is not only important for American families, but is a way to strengthen America from both internal and external threats to its’ democracy. The existence of high levels of economic inequality are a direct threat to the survival of America and demand that we declare war on it today.

Children’s Savings Accounts and Baby Bonds Share a Similar Origin Story (Part 1)

The first paper deals with issues that stand in the way of the asset field specifically, but the poverty field more generally, uniting in the fight against economic inequality.

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Challenging Poverty Narratives Declaring War On Economic Inequality (Part 2)

The second paper pulls back the curtain on narratives that have shaped Americans’ views on the importance of wealth transfers for sustaining the ideal captured in the American dream.

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Related Information

• Op-Ed: Giving Children Something to Live For
• Dr. Elliott’s Related Remarks: Economic Security from an Asset Perspective
• Infographic Reference List: Sowing Tangible Hope Reference List

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Related Information

• Op-Ed: Giving Children Something to Live For
• News Article Announcing RCT: St. Paul’s next basic income experiment: $12,000 cash plush money for college
• Dr. Elliott’s Related Remarks: Economic Security from an Asset Perspective
• Infographic Reference List: Launch Reference List
• Randomized Control Trial: CollegeBound Boost Research Plan
• Mayor Melvin Carter Remarks on In The Bubble
• How Saint Paul is Improving the Economic Mobility and Security of Families

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