A glimpse inside Intel
In MIT visit, CEO Pat Gelsinger sounds a bullish note on the future of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
Portuguese minister for economy visits MIT
Portuguese Minister for Economy António Pires de Lima visited MIT on Dec. 12 as part of a short visit to the United States.
A scholar who thinks globally and acts locally
Political scientist David Singer produces innovative research on international financial policy.
3 Questions: A new look at globalization in business
Researcher Tim Sturgeon discusses a large-scale empirical study casting new light on a major issue.
Better bankruptcies for banks
New study shows that more transparent accounting helps bidders, lowers costs when financial institutions fail.
Hidden risk in supply chains
Analysis shows no correlation between a manufacturer’s total expenditure with a supplier and the cost of a supply disruption.
Targeting product design for the developing world
The key, MIT study finds, is designing products that make money for the microentrepreneur.
MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation releases risk report
Research study conducted with PricewaterhouseCoopers suggests performance indicators dropped by 3 percent or more because of supply chain disruptions.
Why some immigrants get citizenship
Study: Country of origin a 'massive disadvantage' for some immigrants, regardless of qualifications.
MIT group releases re-shoring report
Survey conducted by the MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation indicates nearly half of U.S. manufacturing companies are thinking of re-shoring jobs.
Michael Liebreich sees shift to cleaner energy as inevitable
Chief executive officer of Bloomberg New Energy Finance says clean energy will eventually be the norm.
Researchers reveal strategies for mercury reduction in time for negotiations
MIT, Harvard professors map future trends, reveal ways to reduce mercury levels on eve of final international meeting for mercury control.
When (and where) work disappears
Study: Overseas manufacturing competition hits U.S. regions hard, leaving workers unemployed for years and local economies struggling.
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.
3 Questions: Ricardo Caballero on the search for safe investments
Economist believes structural problem underlying financial crisis is ‘worse than ever’