Illinois Ranks Near Bottom in Social Mobility

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With Archbridge Institute researchers defining social mobility as “the ability to better oneself and those around them,” based on such factors as institutions and rule of law, entrepreneurship and growth, education and skills development and social capital, Illinois now ranks 38th across the country, including behind at least five other midwestern states that were all ranked in the top quarter.

Data also points to the state’s ongoing struggles with economic growth, high regulations and persistent corruption by elected officials as some of the biggest drivers for its poor overall standing.

Illinois’ lowest rankings came on institutions and predatory state action at 49^th, followed by entrepreneurship at 45^th and judicial system quality at 40^th.

Read the full article at The Center Square.

Read the Social Mobility in the 50 States report here.