Nathaniel Hendren
Economist at Harvard and co-founder of Opportunity Insights, researching economic mobility and the impact of neighborhoods on individual outcomes.
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Apr 6, 2023 • 48min
538. A Radically Simple Way to Boost a Neighborhood
Roger Hochschild, CEO of Discover Financial Services, and Watise Gathings, a senior manager at the company, join Harvard economist Nathan Hendren to discuss impactful community initiatives. They delve into the launch of a call center in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood, aimed at creating job opportunities for Black residents. The conversation highlights the challenges of corporate responsibility, the significance of employment in low-income areas, and personal narratives illustrating the transformative power of local jobs. Empowerment through leadership and community ties is a key theme.
Jan 28, 2025 • 59min
E49 - Insights from an Editor with Nathaniel Hendren
In this discussion, Nathaniel Hendren, a renowned MIT economist and director of Opportunity Insights, shares his wealth of knowledge on public policy evaluation. He explains the marginal value of public funds and its crucial role in effective policy-making. Hendren also touches on the challenges of communicating complex economic impacts and offers valuable advice to budding scholars about journal submissions. Plus, he emphasizes the importance of accountability in academic publishing, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the economics landscape.
