August 3, 2016
Professor Heckman’s new paper detailing the benefits of high-quality early childhood education, the markers of high-quality programs and the need for society to increase access to […]
December 1, 2015
This two-page summary document is for those who need to prove that government investment in early childhood education for disadvantaged children pays off for individuals and […]
May 27, 2015
When Professor Heckman presents his research on the economics of early childhood to policymakers and advocates, one question is often asked: “If we had X dollars […]
May 5, 2015
May 5, 2015
May 5, 2015
This sharegraphic communicates the beneficial workforce outcomes of investing in early childhood development for disadvantaged children.
April 16, 2015
Professor Heckman, Gabriella Conti (University College London) and Rodrigo Pinto (University of Chicago) examine the comparative impact of the Perry Preschool Project and the Abecedarian Project […]
April 15, 2015
This paper lays out the evidence on the importance of early life conditions in shaping multiple life skills. Authors James Heckman and Stefano Mosso find that […]
March 26, 2015