Economic Mobility: Understanding the lived experience
Economic Mobility: Understanding the lived experience
Hello! We are hoping you can do us a favor and answer a few questions about economic mobility in the metro Atlanta region. As you might already be aware, the Atlanta region ranks dead last in upward economic mobility. (You can read about that here.) There's obviously a lot that goes into economic mobility — access to basic needs, quality education, rewarding work that pays a livable wage, social capital, thriving neighborhoods and, ultimately, the ability to build wealth for your children and grandchildren.
That's why we would like for you to take about 3 minutes to answer the following questions.
We're not just being nosy! We'd like to better understand your experiences with economic mobility. We'll share this with the region's decision-makers which will help inform potential solutions. The Atlanta region — the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement — simply can't be last in upward economic mobility. But here we are... help us change that!
How many neighbors within walking distance do you know on a first name basis?
Would you like to be living in this same community five years from now?
All things considered, over the past 12 months, is your neighborhood better or worse off?
Score the following characteristics of your neighborhood on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.
What are the top three financial problems facing your family today? (Please select up to three.)
Which of the following factors, if any, have impacted the number of kids you have or plan on having? (Choose up to three)
How confident are you in your family's ability to build and keep wealth (savings, property, or other assets) over the next decade?
Based on your household composition (adults and kids), do you make at least the listed hourly wage? (Source: MIT Living Wage Calculator)
Are you worried that you may NOT be able to pay your rent or mortgage in the next two months?
What do you consider to be the biggest barrier to improving your current financial situation? (Select all that apply)
If you suddenly needed a ride, help with a small home repair, or someone to watch a child or pet for a few hours, how many people in your neighborhood or close-by community could you comfortably ask?
To what extent do you agree with the following statements:
If you lost your job, how confident are you that someone you know could help you get a new one?
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with this statement: People in my community are willing to help each other out.
Almost done! Please answer just a few questions about yourself. You see, we're nerds, and we like to see how people answered the above questions based on things like age, race, income and the like. We appreciate you!
How long have you lived in the Atlanta region?
What is your race/ethnicity?
What is your age?
Are there children under the age 18 in your household?
What is your Zip Code?
