From The Economist:
In The Asian American Achievement Paradox, a study based on interviews with young Chinese and Vietnamese in Los Angeles, as well as Mexicans, whites and blacks, Jennifer Lee [UCI] and Min Zhou argue that it is not just what happens at home that matters. They point to “ethnic capital” – the fact that these groups belong to communities that support education – as part of the explanation.

For the full story, please visit http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21669595-asian-americans-are-united-states-most-successful-minority-they-are-complaining-ever.