All the difference in the world
In new book, economists Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson assert that above all else, political institutions — not culture or natural resources — determine the wealth of nations.
When (and where) work disappears
Study: Overseas manufacturing competition hits U.S. regions hard, leaving workers unemployed for years and local economies struggling.
Companies looking at a more regional approach to manufacturing
China no longer the obvious choice for manufacturing functions of large U.S.-based companies, paper says
China’s pollution puts a dent in its economy
Despite improvements in air quality, the economic impact of air pollution has increased dramatically, new MIT study shows.
Taylor Fravel decodes China’s foreign policy
A political scientist analyzes the decisions of a world power.
Introducing the China Energy and Climate Project
In collaboration with Tsinghua University, MIT launches a new research project to analyze the impact of China’s existing and proposed energy and climate policies.
Former mining CEO: China growth will continue, Africa the ‘next battle for natural resources’
Agnelli speaks at Sloan as part of Dean’s Innovative Leader Series
3 Questions: Dennis Frenchman on making cities sustainable
How the form of urban spaces adds to the energy they use.
MIT and China cement educational goals
Top-ranking Chinese official visits MIT, signs agreements to improve cross-country collaboration in education.
Chinese property tycoon encourages entrepreneurship
During talk at MIT Sloan, Zhang Xin details how she helped bring 'color to Beijing'