Opportunity Insights is a Harvard University based research lab, directed by Raj Chetty, John Friedman, and Nathaniel Hendren. OI is made up of a team of researchers and policy analysts who work together to analyze new data and create a platform for local stakeholders to make more informed decisions.


Their mission is to identify barriers to economic opportunity and develop scalable solutions that will empower people throughout the United States to rise out of poverty and achieve better life outcomes.

For more information, visit the Opportunity Insights website.

POLICY

Opportunity Insights arms local policy-makers with customized and data-driven insights so they can craft tailored, hyperlocal solutions.

The Opportunity Atlas

CREATING MOVES TO OPPORTUNITY

The CLIMB Initiative

ECONOMIC TRACKER

Opportunity Insights is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization based at Harvard University and directed by Raj Chetty, John Friedman, and Nathaniel Hendren. We conduct scientific research using “big data” on how to improve upward mobility and work collaboratively with local stakeholders to translate these research findings into policy change. We also train the next generation of social scientists and practitioners to improve opportunity for all.