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Raj Chetty is the William A. Ackman Professor of Public Economics at Harvard University and the Director of Opportunity Insights, a research center focused on economic mobility and social inequality. He is affiliated with the Department of Economics and has contributed extensively to public policy design using empirical evidence and economic theory.
- Education: Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University (2003)
- Prior Affiliations: Professor at UC-Berkeley and Stanford University
His research spans tax policy, unemployment insurance, education, and affordable housing, with a focus on improving opportunities for disadvantaged children. He employs big data and quantitative methods to analyze trends in economic mobility and social capital, as seen in projects like the Social Capital Atlas and Changing Opportunity.
Scientific Awards
- MacArthur 'Genius' Fellowship
- John Bates Clark Medal (economist under 40 with most significant contribution)
Chetty’s work has been widely cited in academia, media, and Congressional testimony, and he is recognized as one of Harvard’s youngest tenured professors.
