Decoding the Matrix: Unearthing key factors shaping well-being

This PhD thesis traverses an array of research domains, predominantly focusing on deciphering and tackling societal issues through a socioeconomic perspective. Nevertheless, it is essential to regard each chapter as an independent study, as they engage with distinct research questions, necessitating diverse datasets and methodologies. Chapter 1 – Understanding trends and drivers of urban poverty in American cities. Published in Empirical Economics. Urban poverty arises from the uneven distribution of poor populations across neighborhoods of a city. Over a span of four decades, we critically ex... Mehr ...