Policy Matters: Education, intergenerational mobility and the BS factor
In this episode of Policy Matters, hosts Matt Dickson and Franz Buscha talk to John Jerrim, Professor of Education and Social Statistics at the Institute of Education, University College London.\n\nMatt and Franz begin by asking John about his recent research into \u2018overclaiming\u2019 \u2013 otherwise known as \u2018bullshitting\u2019 (!) \u2013 amongst students, and how the findings give potential insights into some of the patterns of labour market outcomes we observe in the UK. John then discusses some of his cross-country comparative work and explains the \u2018Great Gatsby Curve\u2019 linking a country\u2019s level of income inequality and degree of social mobility, and the role of education within the relationship.\n\nThe programme ends with a discussion of the role of academic quantitative social scientists in informing public policy, how evidence can be mishandled, and how academic practice and the interface with policy might be improved to the benefit of all.