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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Conversation with Raj Chetty — Driving Upward Economic Mobility

Sep 21, 2023
Prof G discusses the role of elite universities in shaping success and upward economic mobility in the US with Raj Chetty, a professor of economics at Harvard. They explore the impact of selective private colleges and address gender and race disparities in economic mobility. They also discuss the importance of cross-class interaction and positive relationships for fostering empathy and growth.
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  • Attending selective private colleges can significantly improve a person's chances of upward mobility.
  • Raising the minimum wage to $25 an hour is necessary to address income inequality in the auto industry.

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The Impact of Economic Mobility and Opportunity on Higher Education

In this episode, Raj Chetty, an economics professor at Harvard University, discusses the importance of higher education in achieving economic mobility and opportunity. He highlights research that shows how attending selective private colleges can significantly improve a person's chances of upward mobility. Chetty also addresses the disparities in college admissions and the need to expand access to high-quality colleges for students from lower-income families.

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