Taking credit
When Thailand’s government started offering microfinance loans to villagers, did anyone benefit? An MIT economist investigates.
Acemoglu wins Nemmers Prize
MIT economist granted award for ‘fundamental contributions’ on economics, politics and growth.
Taxation without documentation
New study shows ‘informal taxation’ in developing countries is far greater than suspected, supporting public works — and adding a burden for the poor.
In the World: Cultivating creativity
For some of the world’s poorest people, the biggest impact can come from fostering creative problem-solving.
Spotlight on service
IDEAS and Global Challenge competitions award nearly $150,000 to teams of public service innovators working around the world.
Life on a dollar a day
In Poor Economics, Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo open a window into the lives of the world’s poorest people, and suggest new remedies to combat poverty.
A decade of OCW benefits: Bringing knowledge to the street
Using OCW in support of community development.
Universities can lead in development, USAID head says during MIT visit
Discusses how new ideas are needed for battling disease, extending education and improving lives in poor nations.
Why do some countries’ economies grow faster?
One of the Media Lab’s newest faculty members is adapting the mathematical tools of statistical physics to study development economics.
Tracing families’ escape from poverty
Economist’s study shows how the poor in developing countries become wealthier.
Tech support?
Contrasting views on display as MIT researchers debate how technology can curb global poverty.
