The goal, I think, of American education, for decades, and across many, many scholars, was basically to teach people broad lessons in how to live life, how to engage life, how to essentially be effective citizens and effective people. James Heckman americanbasicallybroad share on social
We can change who we are. We can improve ourselves in various ways, and we can give ourselves possibilities. James Heckman changegiveimprove Change image and share on social
The traditional story of economists has been to say education explains what the returns are to school. I say, 'Okay, that's fine, but what explains the education? How much is just a matter of my giving you a poor kid versus a rich kid?' James Heckman economisteducationexplain share on social
There is a responsibility that goes with winning the Nobel Prize, and the responsibility is that if you have a forum, you should use it wisely. James Heckman forumnobelprize Change image and share on social
Early intervention programs enrich adverse family environments. The largest effects of the early intervention programs are on noncognitive traits. Now, what do I mean by that? I mean perseverance, motivation, self-esteem, and hard work. James Heckman adverseearlyeffect share on social
Chicago is an exciting place which renews itself. The workshop system encourages close reading and frank discussions of papers and ideas. James Heckman chicagoclosediscussion Change image and share on social
