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Second opinion? Diagnosing doctors
All physicians can save lives. But great ones tend to save time and money, too, an MIT economist finds.
Banking on mobile money
A cellphone-based cash transfer system has changed the way Kenyans handle their finances. But what does it mean for Kenya's economy — and the developing world?
Understanding anti-immigrant sentiment
In new research experiment, MIT political scientist shows Americans’ views on immigration may be less based on economic self-interest than is commonly believed.
3 Questions: Steven Spear on Toyota’s troubles
With the vaunted Japanese automaker recalling millions of cars, the MIT senior lecturer explains what went wrong
Nobel laureate Krugman: ‘Dark age of macroeconomics’ is upon us
In Stata Center lecture, the Nobel Prize-winning former MIT professor warns that America is replaying its past economic policy mistakes.
Carl Kaysen, MIT professor emeritus and national security expert, dies at age 89
As an adviser under President Kennedy, he helped negotiate a key nuclear test ban treaty.
Democracy put to the test
MIT field experiment asks: What happens when people gain the ability to govern themselves?
Q&A with Simon Johnson
MIT’s outspoken bank critic on the state of the financial industry, the need for reform, and the performance of the White House
Medical entrepreneurship, from the bottom up
MIT students aim to bring affordable health care to India’s masses.
Temporary gains
MIT economist finds temporary jobs may actually reduce workers’ income and employment prospects
3 Questions: Lawrence Vale on rebuilding Haiti
An MIT urban design expert explains why devastated cities are nearly always rebuilt — but why Haiti faces special challenges to reconstruction.
