A new look — and lights — for historic MIT Sloan building
MIT Sloan’s original building, E52, will re-open in January 2016 and feature a light installation by artist Leo Villareal.
Said and Done for October 2014
Digest of the MIT humanities, arts, and social sciences features a Nobel Prize, a new professorship in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy, three new SHASS websites, and more.
At the intersection of real estate and urban economics
Albert Saiz leads research efforts looking at what's really going on in real estate and urban housing markets.
3 Questions: Jonathan Gruber on the cost of smoking
Leading health care economist weighs in on a proposed cost-benefit analysis of smoking.
Alumnus Jean Tirole wins Nobel Prize in economic sciences
Former faculty member lauded for framework for regulating dominant firms in imperfect markets.
Juma receives Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize
Calestous Juma receives Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize
Study: Workplace diversity can help the bottom line
MIT economist scrutinizes firm data suggesting diverse offices function more effectively.
3 Questions: Calestous Juma on African development
MIT event spotlights new approaches to economic growth on the continent.
Making the case for Keynes
Peter Temin’s new book explains how John Maynard Keynes’ ideas relate to today’s global economy.
MIT economist Nancy Rose to take Department of Justice position
Expert in regulation and market competition will take leave to spearhead DOJ’s economic analysis.
3 Questions: Johannes Haushofer on the psychology of poverty
Does a mental “feedback loop” prevent the poorest from exploring ways to change their lives?
MIT Sloan professor Kristin Forbes named to UK Monetary Policy Committee
Economics professor will serve three-year term helping to guide policy.