Opportunity Insights

📅 Aspiring predocs, don’t forget to apply by October 7th! The deadline is approaching to apply for Opportunity Insights predoctoral #research fellowship positions that begin summer 2025. Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eHrsSQx

📣 Calling community leaders working in policy or programming focused on economic mobility 📣 If you have questions about navigating the Opportunity Atlas, or understanding and applying data for your community, you can now reserve time to connect directly with OI's Research Translation team. We look forward to connecting with you and supporting you to put the data into action. 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ed6Q-gFf

Our Summer ‘24 newsletter is out! In this issue: ▶ Building an 'opportunity economy' – Prof. Chetty authors a The New York Times op-ed describing what OI’s research says about how to create one ▶ New data for local decision makers in the Opportunity Atlas + OI’s latest research on Changing Opportunity ▶ New office hours for policy and program leaders to talk with our team ▶ New resource to bridge economic and social divides from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences ▶ and more! https://lnkd.in/gjjp5abb

Raj Chetty writes about the importance of an "opportunity economy" as a unifying goal nationwide and how we can build and support one in The New York Times today. "But equality of opportunity is not just about fairness; it’s also about increasing economic growth and innovation. By giving everyone a chance to succeed, we better harness our talents to fill critical work force shortages, make new discoveries and start new businesses." 🔗 Full article: https://shorturl.at/nTAlU

Curious about the Opportunity Insights #predoc fellowship? Join our informational webinar this week, Wed Sep 18 at 3pm EST, to find out more! We are accepting applications through Oct 7. https://lnkd.in/gdkuKNsh

We are hiring several full-time predoctoral #research fellows to start in summer 2025. If you are considering a PhD, interested in #bigdata, #economic #opportnity, or #mobility scholarship, a #predoc fellowship at @OppInsights could be a great next step. Applications are due October 7th. ▶ Applicants do not need to be an Economics majors (though interest in and some experience with the field is helpful) ▶ Successful candidates have come from a variety of backgrounds (including from undergraduate and graduate programs, industry jobs, and other research assistant positions) ▶ Past candidates have come into the predoc program with a range of skill levels and experience with coding Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eHrsSQx Sign-up for our informational webinar: 🗓️Wednesday, September 18 🕑 3:00 PM EST 🔗 to register: https://lnkd.in/gdkuKNsh If you have questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]

On Nov 21-22, we will host our 3rd annual conference on economic opportunity. Opening remarks from Raj Chetty and a keynote from Henrik Kleven on optimal policy and taxation when the goal is equality of opportunity! Submit papers by 9/18. https://shorturl.at/8jZfx

Coming up today! I'll be moderating the conversation on new Opportunity Insights research on 14 years of changes in intergenerational mobility. Still time to register ⏰

🌟 Webinar 🌟 Join us Wednesday for a presentation and discussion on our latest research! Learn about the policy implications of our latest research on Changing Opportunity this Wednesday, July 31st at 1:00PM EST. The The Brookings Institution's Center for Economic Security and Opportunity is hosting a webinar where Raj Chetty and Benjamin Goldman will discuss key findings and strategies for increasing opportunity in the United States. Following the presentation, Abigail Wozniak will facilitate a panel discussion with perspectives from Xavier de Souza Briggs, Sherri Chisholm, and Robert Doar. 🔗 to register: https://lnkd.in/gZbzGzvH 🔗 to research summary: https://lnkd.in/gqGMh8CQ

Today, Opportunity Insights released new research showing how economic mobility has changed by parent income, race, and gender across counties in America, analyzing data on 57 million children born between 1978 and 1992. https://shorturl.at/0ThEQ ➡ Main finding: Growing up in a thriving community dramatically improves children’s outcomes through social interactions. This new data shows how community-level changes reduced Black-white gaps in economic mobility but amplified gaps by parental income. 👀 Review the key findings: https://shorturl.at/0DZs1 📍 Discover how mobility has changed in your community in the updated Opportunity Atlas: https://lnkd.in/gAZA4y9M 📰 Read media coverage of this research: NYT (https://shorturl.at/wX4ho) WSJ (https://shorturl.at/ijusJ) Atlantic (https://shorturl.at/cEQPX).