In Profile: Suzanne Berger
A onetime student of French political history has become a leading figure in the battle to revive U.S. manufacturing.
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Attention: Deficit disorder
At MIT forum, economists warn that deficit concerns, while legitimate, have been crowding out initiatives to help jobs and growth.
Non-compete agreements create ‘career detours’
New study shows the agreements carry a high cost for many employees.
In Profile: Daniel Posner
MIT political scientist looks at the surprising ways ethnicity and politics mesh in southern Africa.
Democracy inaction
In ‘Ideas Matter’ lecture, Noam Chomsky criticizes fellow intellectuals for their conformity.
Pulling back the curtain
MIT anthropologist Graham Jones peers into the mysterious world of professional magicians.
3 Questions: Roberto Rigobon on world markets
MIT expert in international economics surveys a month of turmoil.
Cracking the code
MIT sociologist’s book takes an insider look at investment banking and the high-risk trades that can spin out of control.
Wisdom of crowds
In countries that lack financial records, how can we tell who is truly poor? An innovative study suggests: Ask the neighbors.
In Profile: Kenneth Oye
A political scientist aims to help governments assess the potential risks of new technologies.
When it pays to spend on health care
MIT study shows that spending more on emergency-room patients saves lives.
Face value
Study shows that low-information voters are most likely to be swayed by candidates’ appearances.
Medicaid’s impact, finally measured
Unique study shows the effects of health insurance program: More treatment and fewer financial shocks for the poor, more bills paid for hospitals and doctors.