[Wilton2ParkAve]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

If you can’t draw the connection between economics and race, you’re not paying attention. You might want to read up on the RNI.

Bridgeport/Stamford/Norwalk has statistically the highest Gini coefficient of any US city, including the five boroughs. In fact, the boroughs don't even make the top 10 list.

And there are many sources other than the NYT. Period.

I’m paying attention and very well read on the topic. RNI ignores races outside of AA and Caucasian. NYC is worse for gini but good luck finding a measure for the five boroughs as opposed to the NYC/Newark/LI combined measure.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by Wilton2ParkAve

I’m paying attention and very well read on the topic. RNI ignores races outside of AA and Caucasian. NYC is worse for gini but good luck finding a measure for the five boroughs as opposed to the NYC/Newark/LI combined measure.

Gini aside, NYC doesn’t even make the list of the top 15 most segregated cities (not MSA). Empiracle evidence doesn’t fly, here.

[Wilton2ParkAve]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Gini aside, NYC doesn’t even make the list of the top 15 most segregated cities (not MSA). Empiracle evidence doesn’t fly, here.

Here is actual evidence (still waiting on others to do so)

https://cardi.cals.cornell.edu/publi...new-york-state

Manhattan is at 0.60 which puts it 5bps ahead of SW CT. I’ve been talking to economic inequality all along so let’s not pivot.

[Lincolnian]

Studies have shown that happiness is linked to social connectedness. Those who are happy are generally involved in at least 3 core pursuits. Volunteering/participating in civic/social organizations is a common theme among happy people. CT has an abundance of opportunities for one to be involved in their community as many of our 169 towns and cities have numerous civic, social and business organizations that serve their community as well as larger organizations that serve larger areas. Additionally, research has shown that money is linked to happiness up to about $75,000. Beyond that there are diminished returns in terms of happiness. CT's median income is $71,346 so, from a money point of view, we are closer to the happiness threshold than many other states. However, beyond fulfilling basic needs having core pursuits and being socially connected are the strongest determiners of happiness. It would make sense that with one of the largest gaps in income and a high concentration of our city residents living in poverty, that there is a large gap between those living in the cities versus those who do not in terms of happiness as well due to economics. Interestingly, many of those with extreme high amounts of money are often unhappy due to the fact that money has been their sole pursuit and anything that diminishes the amount they have adversely affects their outlook on happiness. This group is the most likely to move to other locations with lower costs of living with the belief that they will be happier when in fact it's not a lack of money leading to them feeling unsatisfied.

I recently was talking to a friend of mine who was relocated to NC for work. He lives in a community of people mainly from the northeast who moved there for a lower cost of living. He says he cannot stand living in this community of large, moderately-priced, generic homes. He says all this group of transplants talk about is the amount of money they are saving on taxes, electricity, and other costs. Most are quite well to do but have no other interests. He can't wait to move back to CT.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by Wilton2ParkAve

Here is actual evidence (still waiting on others to do so)

https://cardi.cals.cornell.edu/publi...new-york-state

Manhattan is at 0.60 which puts it 5bps ahead of SW CT. I’ve been talking to economic inequality all along so let’s not pivot.

So now we’re comparing one section of a city to an entire metro area?

[Wilton2ParkAve]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

So now we’re comparing one section of a city to an entire metro area?

NYC overall is higher (0.58) and last time I checked NY county is actually larger by population.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by Wilton2ParkAve

NYC overall is higher (0.58) and last time I checked NY county is actually larger by population.

I’ll give you that the city itself does, however Fairfield County is so closely next in line that it’s splitting hairs to even debate.

But again, by metro area, Bridgeport/Stamford/Norwalk takes the unfortunate lead in every study published (I’m also not sure why B/S/N isn’t part of NY/Newark).

Income inequality in the U.S. by state, metropolitan area, and county | Economic Policy Institute

[JayCT]

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[Stylo]

Originally Posted by Lincolnian

Additionally, research has shown that money is linked to happiness up to about $75,000.

Always found that really questionable, and dependent on area/individual.

When I made $75k I was very cautious with spending and didn’t travel much. I hit a certain income well above that where I traveled where and when I wanted to, and didn’t worry too much about extra spending. The travel especially made for a lot more happiness.