Raj Chetty, an economist, has been awarded Harvard University’s George Ledlie Prize for his groundbreaking work in his field.
Raj Chetty, a professor of economics at Harvard University, is known for his work on economic mobility. He has used big data to study the factors that influence a person’s ability to move up the economic ladder. His research has shown that the American Dream is not as attainable as many people believe, and that there are significant obstacles that prevent people from achieving upward mobility.
Raj Chetty is also the director of Opportunity Insights, a research group that studies inequality. He is also a former advisor to US President Joe Biden on economic issues.
About the George Ledlie Prize
The George Ledlie Prize is awarded by the President and Fellows of Harvard College to a member of the Harvard community who has made the most valuable contribution to science, or in any way for the benefit of mankind. It is awarded no more frequently than every two years.
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