Anyone looking for upstream solutions to the biggest problems facing America should look to Nobel Prize winning University of Chicago Economics Professor James Heckman's work to understand the great gains to be had by investing in early and equal development of human potential.
Research. Data. Lectures. Advocacy. Use these resources to promote the value of investing in early childhood development—just use them wisely.
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As America debated ways to reduce budget deficits, Professor Heckman spoke with business and civic leaders about the economic imperative of investing in early childhood development NOW to reduce social costs and increase economic growth. Get videos and materials.
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