Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:29pm on 17 Aug 2023,Thursday India Global
Indian-American economist Raj Chetty was awarded Harvard's prestigious George Ledlie Prize for using big data to uncover truths about economic mobility in America. Along with biologist Michael Springer, Chetty was recognised for research benefiting humanity. His work on inequality and lack of access to opportunities, stemming from his own background, looks at how geography and community impact outcomes. Chetty's findings have influenced policies on affordable housing, job training, and education to increase equity. The Ledlie Prize highlights Chetty's groundbreaking economics research revealing barriers and solutions to achieving the American Dream.
