In this interview, 2011 MacArthur Fellow Roland Fryer discusses his career as an economist focusing on the causes and consequences of economic disparity due to race and inequality in American society. Through innovative investigations, Fryer has opened up a new range of topics for analysis. His research is informing the work of academics and policy makers, and he is playing an influential role in ongoing discussions about the effects of racial differences in America. This resource is part of the MacArthur Fellows Program Collection.