Investing in People

World in Numbers: Social Mobility

January 23, 2025
11:00–11:30 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Inequality continues to shape economic and social outcomes worldwide, with deep-rooted disparities in access to opportunities and upward mobility. Using cutting-edge data to examine trends and patterns in social mobility, this session offers insights into how policies and innovations can create more equitable societies.

Speakers

SS
Stefanie Stantcheva
Nathaniel Ropes Professor of Political Economy and Founder, Social Economics Lab
Harvard University
AB
Amitabh Behar
Executive Director
Oxfam International

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