Raj Chetty
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Raj Chetty is the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University and the Director of Opportunity Insights, which uses big data to study the science of economic opportunity: how we can give children from all backgrounds better chances of succeeding? He provides data & analysis, papers, online lectures, and opportunity insights.
Raj Chetty
1y ago
Racial Disparities in Income Mobility
The Opportunity Atlas
COVID-19 Economic Tracker ..read more
Raj Chetty
1y ago
Racial Disparities in Income Mobility
Black and white boys who grow up on the same city block and attend the same school still have very different outcomes in adulthood.
Racial disparities in income and other outcomes are among the most visible and persistent features of American society. The sources of these disparities have been studied and debated for decades, with explanations ranging from segregation and discrimination to differences in family structure and genetics.
Most previous work on racial disparities has studied inequality within a single generation of people. We analyze ho ..read more
Raj Chetty
1y ago
The Opportunity Atlas
Which neighborhoods in America offer children the best chance to rise out of poverty?
The Opportunity Atlas answers this question using anonymous data following 20 million Americans from childhood to their mid-30s. Now you can trace the roots of today’s affluence and poverty back to the neighborhoods where people grew up. See where and for whom opportunity has been missing, and develop local solutions to help more children rise out of poverty.
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Raj Chetty
1y ago
COVID 19 Economic Tracker
Recession has Nearly Ended for High-Wage Workers, but Job Losses Persist for Low-Wage Workers
While employment rates have rebounded to nearly pre-COVID-19 levels for high-wage workers, they remain significantly lower for low-wage workers.
Low-Income Employment Down in Affluent Areas
Declines in high-income spending led to significant employment losses among low-income individuals working in the most affluent ZIP codes in the country, as shown in the map below of employment declines in early June in New York City.
How has COVID impacted your community? Track the ..read more