The “metrics” system
Economist’s new book teaches how to conduct cause-and-effect studies on complex social questions.
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By any media necessary
By studying immigrants, book provides a new view on social media and political movements.
3 Questions: Elena Ruehr on her three premieres this month
Composer debuts three new works, including an opera to be performed at MIT on Nov. 21.
Q&A: Christopher Knittel on the EPA’s greenhouse gas plan
In Science, economists evaluate government’s proposed emissions policy for power plants.
Social networking
Sinan Aral studies peer effects and influence, with an eye toward tackling pressing social problems.
Study aims to shorten Election Day lines
New MIT-led research effort applies the science of lines to the polling place.
Will the new industrial city work?
At MIT symposium, promise of advanced manufacturing suggests new ways to reshape urban space.
Reif briefs Obama in White House forum on the innovation economy
Advanced Manufacturing Partnership 2.0 delivers report on developing innovation-based growth.
Can the U.S. and Russia make more progress on nuclear security?
State Department official lauds enforcement of New START Treaty, but cites need for more work.
Hashim Sarkis named dean of the School of Architecture and Planning
Practicing architect, also a prominent scholar of architecture and urbanism, joins MIT from Harvard.
Said and Done for October 2014
Digest of the MIT humanities, arts, and social sciences features a Nobel Prize, a new professorship in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy, three new SHASS websites, and more.
Why sign rights treaties?
Study: Autocratic leaders who sign human-rights treaties seek political gain, not material benefits.
3 Questions: Jonathan Gruber on the cost of smoking
Leading health care economist weighs in on a proposed cost-benefit analysis of smoking.
Alumnus Jean Tirole wins Nobel Prize in economic sciences
Former faculty member lauded for framework for regulating dominant firms in imperfect markets.
Fast, cheap, and under control
New book argues that inexpensive, employee-driven business experiments can help drive innovation.