Professor Heckman’s research proves that starting earlier has the greatest returns. Birth-to-three advocates can use Heckman’s ROI to advance investments that begin at birth. This presentation includes a break down of Professor Heckman’s ECE research and the key policy implications.
Type: Presentations
ABC/CARE Cost-Benefit Analysis Advocate Webinar Briefing View Presentation
This webinar explains Professor Heckman’s research from the ABC/CARE cost-benefit analysis with specific emphasis on health, early learning outcomes, and quality standards for early learning programs.
The ABCs of Improving Health Outcomes with Early Childhood Development View Presentation
This presentation explains the research from economist James Heckman and colleagues showing that quality early childhood programs that incorporate health and nutrition help prevent chronic disease. Findings reveal substantially better health in the mid-30s with a lower prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, such as stroke and diabetes.
Human Development is Economic Development View Presentation
A 2016, 22-slide presentation by Professor Heckman to the Larger Community Foundations Conference. This presentation offers evidence-based research to support bringing together stakeholders from across health, education, economic development, criminal justice and political parties to reduce inequality, increase human capital and foster economic vitality.
The Dynamics of Capability Formation Presentation View Presentation
Professor Heckman was invited to speak at the HDCA 2015 Conference as the keynote speaker for the Amartya Sen Lecture. The presentation offered recent research on the economics of creating flourishing lives, discussing the importance of cognitive skills, character skills and health.
2015 Education Writers Association Seminar Presentation View Presentation
Professor Heckman's remarks delivered at the Education Writers Association National Seminar on April 21, 2015.
2015 Water Cooler Conference Presentation: Remarks View Presentation
On March 23, 2015, Professor Heckman gave the keynote address at the 7th Annual Early Learning Water Cooler Conference in Sacramento. Drawing on new and longitudinal research, Professor Heckman made the case for refocusing public policy on cost-efficient evidence-based investments in young children and families to reap significant social and economic benefits, promote growth and…
2015 Water Cooler Conference Presentation: Slides View Presentation
On March 23, 2015, Professor Heckman gave the keynote address at the 7th Annual Early Learning Water Cooler Conference in Sacramento. Drawing on new and longitudinal research, Professor Heckman made the case for refocusing public policy on cost-efficient evidence-based investments in young children and families to reap significant social and economic benefits, promote growth and…
Going Forward Wisely: Professor Heckman’s Remarks from the White House Summit on Early Education View Presentation
On December 10, 2014, Professor Heckman addressed policymakers, advocates, philanthropists, scholars and members of the media at the White House Summit on Early Education. Click here to watch the video.
Promoting Human Capital Development: Discussions at the Brookings Institution and IMF View Presentation
Professor Heckman was in Washington, D.C. earlier this month, taking part in a conversation at the Brookings Institution on reducing inequality and later participating in an interview for the second annual Chicago Economics Society meeting at the International Monetary Fund. Both discussions featured the same question: “If we had X dollars to invest in reducing inequality…