Featured Research Project: The Life-cycle Benefits of an Influential Early Childhood Program
High-quality early childhood programs can yield up to a 13 percent return on investment, according to a new paper by James Heckman, Jorge Luis Garcia et al.
"While expertise requires specialization, real knowledge requires breadth." MIP network member Mario Small recommends that emerging sociologists read broadly
"Addressing information barriers and not just cost barriers will be important in creating a healthcare system that works for everyone." HI network member Rebecca Myerson spoke to HCEO about her work on health care policy.
Research Spotlight: Heterogeneous Peer Effects and Rank Concerns: Theory and Evidence
How can classes be organized to get the best student outcomes, thereby maximizing investments in education? Markets network member Michela Tincani examines classroom peer effects
New Research: An Analysis of the Memphis Nurse-Family Partnership Program, by James J. Heckman et al.
James Heckman and co-authors found that the home-visiting programs in this study had positive long- and short-term effects for both mothers and their children.
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