Center for the Economics of Human Development

Social mobility across generations may be substantially overstated, study shows A piggy bank and paper cutout of a family with hands blocking the sides

Social mobility across generations may be substantially overstated, study shows

New research examines family influence over economic outcomes, persistence of inequality

Family background shapes children’s lives despite different social policies in U.S., Denmark Two miniature figures lift their child up while standing on a pile of coins

Family background shapes children’s lives despite different social policies in U.S., Denmark

Study suggests that educational and social mobility can be limited, even in a generous welfare state

Prof. James Heckman receives prestigious honor from Chinese government James Heckman

Prof. James Heckman receives prestigious honor from Chinese government

Preschool education can benefit generations of families Parent and child

Preschool education can benefit generations of families

Investment in early childhood programs yields robust returns Teacher with preschool children

Investment in early childhood programs yields robust returns

James Heckman earns international honor for his research on poverty Thumbnail

James Heckman earns international honor for his research on poverty