Taking credit
When Thailand’s government started offering microfinance loans to villagers, did anyone benefit? An MIT economist investigates.
Michael W. Howard ’86 named vice president for finance
MIT alumnus brings 20 years of experience at Fidelity, Deloitte.
3 Questions: Ricardo Caballero on the search for safe investments
Economist believes structural problem underlying financial crisis is ‘worse than ever’
3 Questions: Roberto Rigobon on world markets
MIT expert in international economics surveys a month of turmoil.
Cracking the code
MIT sociologist’s book takes an insider look at investment banking and the high-risk trades that can spin out of control.
Andrew Lo joins CSAIL
Economist hopes to merge the fields of computer science and artificial intelligence with research on financial markets and risk.
3 Questions: David Singer on the Greek Euro-tragedy
Political scientist David Singer explains why Greece seemingly can’t live with the Euro, and can’t live without it.
Israel Ruiz nominated as MIT’s next executive VP and treasurer
Corporation to vote on appointment at Oct. 14 meeting
Theresa M. Stone to step down as Executive VP, Treasurer
‘A great friend of MIT’ will conclude nearly five years of administrative service.