Harvard economist Roland Fryer sees a troubling shift: The robust classroom debates of his college years have given way to silence, as students fear being labeled racist or facing social backlash. The economic cost of this self-censorship? Stifled innovation and fewer solutions to society's toughest problems. Watch as Fryer examines the hidden price of political correctness in research and education. | Free To Choose Network

Harvard economist Roland Fryer dives into the numbers behind corporate diversity efforts and finds something surprising: the real bottleneck isn't hiring—it's promotion. Most companies are spending time and money on feel-good initiatives that sound impressive in boardrooms but miss the actual problem. Meanwhile, the data shows exactly where the gaps are and how to fix them. Want better business outcomes AND meaningful diversity? Stop guessing and start measuring. Watch Roland Fryer explain why t

Roland Fryer is a professor of economics at Harvard University. Fryer's research combines economic theory, empirical evidence, and randomized experiments to help design more effective government policies. His work on education, inequality, and race has been widely cited in media outlets and congressional testimony. Rafael Mangual is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and head of research for its Policing and Public Safety Initiative. He is also the author of a new book, Criminal (In)Justice: Wh