Topic
Taxes
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At MIT, Thomas Piketty calls for policies and collaborations to reduce income inequality
French economist was a keynote speaker at the 2018 World Economic History Congress.
August 9, 2018 -
What is the likely outcome of a trade war between the U.S. and the rest of the world?
Study highlights economic losses for participating countries.
June 26, 2018 -
A tax plan to stop climate change
At MIT, former Congressman Bob Inglis speaks about climate and free enterprise.
April 28, 2017 -
Democracy now
Political scientist Evan Lieberman studies ethnic identity and African politics.
June 14, 2016 -
How widespread is tax evasion?
New study puts a cost on "round-tripping," a method investors use to avoid the tax collector.
April 11, 2014 -
MIT adopts new policy to mitigate federal tax burden for same-sex couples
Institute to provide supplemental payment of $1,500 to cover imputed income tax.
June 21, 2013 -
Striking a balance on taxes
Research by PhD student Stefanie Stantcheva touches on taxation, student loans and education incentives.
May 22, 2013 -
The case of the missing gas tax
MIT researchers find vehicle efficiency standards are at least six times more costly than a tax on fuel.
February 21, 2013 -
Securing your eW-2 tax form
As with any personal data accessed online, there are measures that can be taken to minimize risk.
February 1, 2013 -
Christopher Warshaw: Mapping a Democracy
October 16, 2012 -
Facing the facts about our changing climate
MIT researchers join <i>Boston Globe</i> panel in weighing climate risks and resolutions.
April 18, 2012 -
A taxing issue
In book talk, MIT economist Simon Johnson and co-author James Kwak emphasize need to raise revenues to cope with national debt.
April 11, 2012 -
The case of the missing gas mileage
Automakers have made great strides in fuel efficiency in recent decades — but the mileage numbers of individual vehicles have barely increased. An MIT economist explains the conundrum.
January 4, 2012 -
Taxation without documentation
New study shows ‘informal taxation’ in developing countries is far greater than suspected, supporting public works — and adding a burden for the poor.
May 25, 2011