From Forbes October 26, 2017 James J. Heckman Harris Public Policy Professor James Heckman Harris Public Policy Professor James Heckman published an article in Forbes arguing that any tax reform bill should include raising the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and making it refundable so low and middle income families can have access to the money they need to provide their children with adequate early childhood education. "Increasing the CDCTC helps parents afford the early childhood education that will provide their children with a foundation for success in school and life—and provide society with a return on investment in the form of greater productivity." Full coverage available in Forbes. Upcoming Events More events California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education: Graduate School Fair Sat., October 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM University of California, Merced 5200 Lake Rd Merced, CA 95343 United States Fall Open House Mon., October 20, 2025 | 9:30 AM Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center) 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Get to Know Harris! MSCAPP Faculty and Current Students Tue., October 21, 2025 | 9:00 AM
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