Where does the underclass come from? Poor economic conditions and a lack of opportunity, says the left. It’s the incentives of the welfare state, says the right. The correct answer is more subtle, says today’s guest.
About the Guest
Theodore Dalrymple (pen name) is an English writer and retired prison doctor and psychiatrist. He is the author of many books, and writes frequently for numerous popular publications.
Book Discussed
Life at the Bottom: The Worldview That Makes the Underclass
Websites
forum.theodoredalrymple.org
skepticaldoctor.com
Related Episode
Ep. 365 Generational Poverty and the Welfare State (Adam Vass Gal)
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