Study: Democracy fosters economic growth
Researchers find vast gains in productivity after countries democratize.
Researchers find vast gains in productivity after countries democratize.
Professor David Autor’s latest research shows how economic polarization stems from urban job loss.
In a dinner-seminar program of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, students expand intellectual horizons and leadership skills.
Economist Alexander Wolitzky uses game theory to model institutions, networks, and social dynamics.
Embedded with street-level bureaucrats, political theorist Bernardo Zacka reveals the complex moral landscape civil servants must navigate.
Citizens and data scientists produce actionable recommendations for high-priority Boston-area issues at Institute for Data, Systems, and Society student-run event.
Teppei Yamamoto examines the methods of his discipline, to help scholars nail down cause and effect.
Launch of In Song Kim’s LobbyView.org makes it simple to follow the path of money in politics.
Associate Professor Devin Caughey’s new book looks at a massive political shift that took place in a one-party region.
Study of 188 practitioners distills key recommendations about using technology to advance social justice and the public interest.
Flagship J-PAL course teaches policy leaders how, why, and when to evaluate social programs ranging from antiviolence interventions to housing mobility initiatives.
MIT professor’s book develops a new narrative about photography and the ways we use it, from the place where it all began.
Doctoral student Ryan Hill studies factors that influence researchers’ professional paths, while lending his voice to support student families.
Doctoral student Parrish Bergquist investigates how politics affects environmental decision-making.
Study debunks notion that large chunks of Medicare go to futile end-of-life care.