Big Data for Social Good Professional Certificate

What you will learn:

  • Examine historical income, education and family support, and geography to understand how these economic factors lead to upward mobility.
  • Uncover the drivers of economic mobility by studying differences over time and across areas.
  • Utilize tools of modern economic analysis such as linear regressions, quasi-experiments, and causal inference.
  • Put economic theories into practice in the real world.
  • Learn how community leaders are using research to inform policy change.
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Big Data Solutions for Social and Economic Disparities (edX) EdX
HarvardX,Harvard University

Big Data Solutions for Social and Economic Disparities (edX)

Discover the power of big data in tackling social issues with 'Big Data Solutions for Social and Economic Disparities.' This online course, led by esteemed Harvard professor Raj Chetty, will equip you with insights on how to use data analytics to measure and mitigate disparities. Uncover the hidden factors that influence economic mobility and learn about the impact of growing up in different neighborhoods.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Evaluating Upward Mobility: The Fading American Dream (edX) EdX
HarvardX,Harvard University

Evaluating Upward Mobility: The Fading American Dream (edX)

Dive into 'Evaluating Upward Mobility: The Fading American Dream' with Professor Raj Chetty from Harvard University. This course unravels the intricate history of socioeconomic mobility, focusing on how geography has shaped access to opportunity in America. Learn about the past, understand the present challenges, and envision a future where upward mobility is accessible for all.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
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