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
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
The cognitive skills prized by the American educational establishment and measured by achievement tests are only part of what is required for success in life. Character skills are equally important determinants of wages, education, health and many other significant aspects of flourishing lives. James Heckman achievementamericanaspect share on social