Research is part of a $25 million effort to generate evidence on the real-world effectiveness of policies and programs at the intersection of poverty and climate change.
A strong evidence base is key for informing environmental and climate policy, says the MIT assistant professor.
Improved public health messaging to Black, Latinx, and other communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic can increase Covid-19 knowledge and information-seeking.
Shultz, who held four US Cabinet positions and served in three presidential administrations, devoted himself to ideals of bipartisanship and fairness.
Study shows many kinds of finance-sector failures — not just history’s most famous bank runs — lead to economic downturns.
MIT economist works to show how therapies can be allocated fairly; states are now applying the method in their efforts.
State and Local Innovation Initiative seeks government partners to rigorously evaluate policies and programs aiming to address critical social issues.
Study probes pandemic’s long-term effects on the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
MISTI program expands to virtual activities while still planning for the world beyond.
MIT scholars discuss what is needed for the country to support its longstanding form of government.
Prominent finance expert, a veteran of both public service and the private sector, to be nominee for top market-regulation post.
The author of “The Narrow Corridor,” about the battle to sustain democracy, weighs in on the country’s political condition.
Study shows ambitious U.S. startups are not in decline — but timing and location matter.
MIT researchers develop novel EV emissions model to quantify importance of vehicle charging patterns and impact of ambient temperature on EV emissions levels.
Study: Healthier women are more likely to follow age-based guidelines, leaving room for better-targeted testing.