New Yorkers’ Perception of Economic Mobility and Opportunity

Earlier this year, Robin Hood added a series of questions about New Yorkers' perceptions of opportunity and fairness to the Poverty Tracker. The results, highlighted in the latest Poverty Tracker report, are striking. Most New Yorkers view the economy as unfair and opportunity as limited, but they are also optimistic about the future, and optimism is highest among those in the most difficult circumstances. These results provide new details and perspectives that will help to inform the fight against poverty in New York City.

The Poverty Tracker is a longitudinal study of the dynamics of poverty and disadvantage in New York City. It is a joint project of Robin Hood and Columbia University.