Steven Durlauf

Steven Durlauf, a distinguished professor at the Harris School of Public Policy, dives into the importance of parental income timing on intergenerational mobility. He reveals that income during adolescence (ages 12-18) is a stronger predictor of adult success than early childhood income. Durlauf explores how family structure, including marital status and single-parenthood, affects income outcomes. He also discusses the significance of socioeconomic environments, proposing policy changes to combat segregation and improve mobility for future generations.