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James Heckman: What’s the Rate of Return on Social Skills?

James Heckman: What's the Rate of Return on Social Skills?
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07.17.2009

Economist James Heckman links “soft skills” like attention, motivation, and self-confidence to lifelong success. Here, Heckman argues that investing in these skills will provide a greater return than investing in social programs or infrastructure.

 

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