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Prof. James Heckman

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Nobel laureate economist James Heckman shows how smart investments in early childhood development improve social, economic and health outcomes.

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Studying intergenerational mobility by developing and estimating measures of lifetime resources, from Sadegh S.M. Eshaghnia, James J. Heckman, @r_landersoe, and Rafeh Qureshi nber.org/papers/w33023

Studying intergenerational mobility by developing and estimating measures of lifetime resources, from Sadegh S.M. Eshaghnia, James J. Heckman, @r_landersoe, and Rafeh Qureshi nber.org/papers/w33023
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Discover how the #HeckmanEquation demonstrates that investing in early childhood education builds a stronger economy for everyone. heckmanequation.org #ECE #InvestInKids

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NEW REPORT: The White House Counsel of Economic Advisers has found that Pre-K investments can result in higher employment among mothers with young children. The report found that benefits go beyond the family, also supporting businesses and the economy. ffyf.org/2024/10/10/new…

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Quality early childhood education programs offer a 7-10% annual ROI, surpassing stocks in the American economy. Our research shows that high quality ECE is a smart, strategic public investment. #EarlyEducation heckmanequation.org/resource/early…

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Join us for a session with Gabrielle Menezes, UNESCO's Chief of Digital Channels, as Nobel Laureate Prof. James Heckman dives into how early environments shape brain development, the role of family, and the future of education policy. #UNESCO youtube.com/watch?v=sweXhA…

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The Heckman Equation shows that early intervention leads to better outcomes in health, education, and earnings. Learn more: heckmanequation.org/resource/resea… #EarlyLearning #HeckmanEquation

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Hear from experts like James J. Heckman, Ian Rowe , Agnes Callard , Clay Routledge and more as they discuss empowerment, agency, and the economics of motivation. Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Archbridge Institute Learn more & register: cehd.uchicago.edu/agency #Economics #agency #CEHD

Hear from experts like James J. Heckman, <a href="/IanVRowe/">Ian Rowe</a> , <a href="/AgnesCallard/">Agnes Callard</a> , <a href="/clayroutledge/">Clay Routledge</a>  and more as they discuss empowerment, agency, and the economics of motivation.

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Closing the gap: The Heckman Equation demonstrates that early intervention reduces inequality and boosts social mobility. heckmanequation.org/the-heckman-eq… #InvestInKids #ECE

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It’s unsettling that the science on early childhood education is considered “unsettled,” HCEO Executive Director Alison Baulos writes in an eLetter in Science. Teachers, program admins, children & families should be part of ECE research. science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

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Did you know? Gender plays a role in the outcomes of early childhood programs. Discover the findings here: heckmanequation.org/resource/gende… #EarlyChildhood #GenderDifferences

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Tomorrow, Nov. 8, hear a great multidisciplinary panel discuss personal agency and the economics of motivation and of behavioral change at this HCEO Center for the Economics of Human Capital event. Prof. James Heckman will moderate the panel. cehd.uchicago.edu/?page_id=8252

Tomorrow, Nov. 8, hear a great multidisciplinary panel discuss personal agency and the economics of motivation and of behavioral change at this <a href="/hceconomics/">HCEO</a> Center for the Economics of Human Capital event. <a href="/heckmanequation/">Prof. James Heckman</a> will moderate the panel. 
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Did you know? Gender plays a role in the outcomes of early childhood programs. Discover the findings here: heckmanequation.org/resource/gende… #EarlyChildhood #GenderDifferences

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Our friends at UChicagoHarris Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab (https://biplab.uchicago.edul) are hiring a postdoctoral researcher interested in how children acquire human capital & how that shapes children’s social/economic outcomes. Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/158743

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The earlier the investment, the better. The Heckman Curve shows how investments in early childhood yield higher returns. heckmanequation.org/resource/the-h… #HeckmanCurve #InvestInKids

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Children with lower socioeconomic status are substantially less likely to be enrolled in child care. An RCT that provided info and assistance to lower barriers in the application process substantially increased enrollment. Paper from Henning Hermes et al. bit.ly/4150sTF

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Investing in early childhood education has a high rate of return. Learn more about the economic impact: heckmanequation.org/resource/early… #EarlyEducation #ROI

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Research shows that promoting parenting & intense engagement between mothers and children pays off with success throughout life. Alison Baulos joined me in a video to share the evidence with the Mothers At Home Matter 2024 conference in London. Watch: youtu.be/i_pgVRi87hw?fe…

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The earlier the investment, the better. The Heckman Curve shows how investments in early childhood yield higher returns. heckmanequation.org/resource/the-h… #HeckmanCurve #InvestInKids

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NAEP scores are one narrow data point at a point in time. The question that should be asked is: do the children love learning? Do teachers feel their students are engaged?

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National Freedom Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the resolution that paved the way for the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery in the U.S. Today, we reflect on the importance of freedom and equality, and how we uphold these principles in our lives.

National Freedom Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the resolution that paved the way for the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery in the U.S. Today, we reflect on the importance of freedom and equality, and how we uphold these principles in our lives.