

Raj Chetty's Surprising New Insights On How Children Succeed
11 snips Aug 29, 2024
Raj Chetty, a Harvard economist known for his pioneering work on social mobility, joins the discussion to reveal surprising insights from his latest research. He highlights how Black millennials are now outpacing previous generations in economic mobility, while low-income white individuals are lagging. Chetty delves into the importance of race and class, the costs of pursuing mobility, and how factors such as parenting and community dynamics play crucial roles. He also touches on policies needed to tackle systemic inequalities in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Economic Mobility: Race, Class, and Community Impact
01:36 • 32min
Investing in Children's Futures
33:08 • 9min
Racial Identity and Socioeconomic Success: A Surprising Analysis
42:35 • 3min
Exploring Income Mobility and Social Stability
45:18 • 4min
Exploring Social Mobility's Impact on Stability
49:05 • 2min