In MIT visit, sociologist Arlie Hochschild discusses U.S. political divisions
At Mens et Manus America event, Hochschild recommends three pillars of action for finding common ground among U.S. voters.
Mens et Manus America initiative launches with documentary event
Over 200 students and faculty attend kickoff as SHASS and Sloan begin an exploration of current U.S. social, political, economic challenges.
John Kerry: Climate drive an urgent “race against time”
At MIT, U.S. Secretary of State highlights peril of climate change, economic promise of clean energy.
Five governments selected for J-PAL State and Local Innovation Initiative
Selected state and local governments will receive support from J-PAL North America at MIT to improve the effectiveness of social programs.
New study shows rich, poor have huge mortality gap in U.S.
In unprecedented detail, lifespan gap shown to be large and growing rapidly.
![“Relatively small shocks can become magnified and then become shocks you have to contend with [on a large scale],” says MIT economist Daron Acemoglu.](/sites/default/files/styles/term_page__news_article/public/images/201604/MIT-macroeconomy.jpg?itok=RYFO7Wo6)
Reality check in the factory
MIT professor’s new book shows how labor laws actually get enforced, globally.
3 Questions: Amy Glasmeier on the living wage
MIT professor and expert in regional economies calculates how far salaries stretch.
At the intersection of real estate and urban economics
Albert Saiz leads research efforts looking at what's really going on in real estate and urban housing markets.
Search without reward
MIT conference highlights the plight of the long-term unemployed, a social issue of growing urgency.