ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Economic mobility

Economic mobility is the ability to move between different levels of wealth or income. It is the ability to increase your wealth or income over time. It is a measure of how likely it is that someone can move up in the economic ladder. For example, somebody who is very poor can become wealthy with hard work, luck, or help from a family member. Economic mobility is important because it gives people the opportunity to improve their lives and have a better future.