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James Heckman on Inequality and Economic Mobility

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The Decline of Accountability in Government Policy

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When you talk about government policy, what I see coming in is a group of people who are very enthusiastic. They claim to see a big impact on child development and on child achievement by giving families more money. But the fact is that there needs to be a sense in which the parents aren't responsible for their children's well-being. And it's crazy that this issue of masks has become a political issue. It's not a tragedy. We do certain things because there is a responsibility for the larger population. If you're going to be a part of society, you should try to make sure that society thrives. So I want to close. That's right. Long lost Denmark.

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