The Obama effect
Surprising new research suggests President Barack Obama has had a profoundly positive effect on African-Americans who view him as a role model. Why is this surprising? Because it is increasing their scores on tests. The Takeaway talks to Ray Friedman, a management professor at Vanderbilt University, who has tried to measure the effects of role models like Obama on African-Americans.
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