Meet the author How economics can help In the “dismal science,” MIT’s newest Nobel laureates see tools for coping with changing times. by Peter Dizikes 2020-02-26T00:00:19-05:00
MIT News feature The productive career of Robert Solow Sure, he won a Nobel for his research on technology, productivity, and growth. But his legacy as a mentor is equally remarkable. by Peter Dizikes 2019-12-27T00:00:41-05:00
Meet the author The fragility of freedom Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson examine the messy, uncertain process that gives rise to political liberty. by Peter Dizikes 2019-12-27T00:00:21-05:00
77 Mass Ave Double Nobel Economists Duflo and Banerjee have pioneered a new approach to antipoverty research. by Peter Dizikes 2019-12-27T00:00:10-05:00
77 Mass Ave Data by taxi Sensors on just 10 taxis collect a surprising amount of data in a day. by Peter Dizikes 2019-08-21T00:00:02-04:00
Meet the author Science research pays off MIT economists herald public investment in science as an economic cure by Peter Dizikes 2019-06-26T00:01:49-04:00
77 Mass Ave Democracy dividend Researchers find vast gains in economic growth after countries reject authoritarianism. by Peter Dizikes 2019-04-24T07:05:00-04:00
77 Mass Ave In memoriam: Dana Mead Former MIT Corporation chair Dana Mead helped advance the Institute’s interests on many fronts. by Peter Dizikes 2019-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
77 Mass Ave A new Nobel An economist known for climate-change work is MIT’s 37th alumni laureate. by Peter Dizikes 2018-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
MIT News feature Truth, lies, and tribal voters At MIT, scholars are taking a rational look at increasingly irrational political discourse. by Peter Dizikes 2018-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
