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America’s “lost Einsteins”: The importance of exposing children to innovation

America’s “lost Einsteins”: The importance of exposing children to innovation

FromIntersections


America’s “lost Einsteins”: The importance of exposing children to innovation

FromIntersections

ratings:
Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Stanford Professor Raj Chetty explains his new research that examines who becomes an inventor in America and who gets left behind, and discusses with Brookings expert Richard Reeves how innovation isn't a zero-sum game, and how inequality stifles American innovation. Full show notes: https://www.brookings.edu/podcast-episode/americas-lost-einsteins-the-importance-of-exposing-children-to-innovation   With thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo, Chris McKenna, Brennan Hoban, and Fred Dews for additional support. Intersections is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Follow us on Twitter @policypodcasts
Released:
Jan 31, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (76)

Economic recovery. Elections. Terrorism. Global poverty. Trade. Policy issues are complex and multi-faceted. Want more than the 30-second sound bite? Tune in to Intersections, a podcast from the Brookings Institution, where two experts delve into the varying angles of the complicated issues facing our nation and the world. Hosted by Adrianna Pita.