Topic
Globalization
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At MIT, Thomas Piketty calls for policies and collaborations to reduce income inequality
French economist was a keynote speaker at the 2018 World Economic History Congress.
August 9, 2018 -
Q&A: Anne McCants on "Waves of Globalization," the 2018 World Economic History Congress at MIT
Congress of leading thinkers in economic, business, and social history convenes in the US for first time in 50 years.
July 30, 2018 -
Natural resource negotiations for mutual gains
Through research on U.S. - Mexico hydrocarbon drilling rights negotiation, Bruno Verdini provides insights on how to resolve conflicts through proactive collaboration.
June 21, 2018 -
Mens et Manus America initiative launches with documentary event
Over 200 students and faculty attend kickoff as SHASS and Sloan begin an exploration of current U.S. social, political, economic challenges.
March 3, 2017 -
Trading places
Economists take a new look at the evidence that the U.S. has lost millions of jobs to China.
March 9, 2016 -
For MIT graduate student, fluency in the Russian language is transformative
April 7, 2014 -
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.
February 21, 2014 -
Diversifying your online world
In a new book, MIT’s Ethan Zuckerman asserts that we need to overcome the Internet’s sorting tendencies and create tools to make ourselves ‘digital cosmopolitans.’
June 18, 2013 -
3Q: Jeffrey Ravel on the French past and our future
With MIT hosting a global French history conference, a look at the international growth of — and changes in — the field.
April 5, 2013 -
Why some immigrants get citizenship
Study: Country of origin a 'massive disadvantage' for some immigrants, regardless of qualifications.
January 30, 2013 -
The subculture of cheese
MIT anthropologist looks inside the growing world of do-it-yourself American cheese-makers.
December 12, 2012 -
MIT’s place in the world
Inaugural symposium addresses the Institute’s global engagement.
September 20, 2012 -
The Dalai Lama to visit MIT Oct. 14-16
Will participate in programs hosted by the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values
August 30, 2012 -
The future of global investing, the future of cities
Two of several sessions from the Center for Real Estate's recent International Real Estate Forum.
August 23, 2012 -
Survey: Latin American and Asian cities lead way in planning for global warming
U.S. cities trail when it comes to preparing for climate change.
June 5, 2012 -
Companies looking at a more regional approach to manufacturing
China no longer the obvious choice for manufacturing functions of large U.S.-based companies, paper says
February 21, 2012 -
In Profile: Suzanne Berger
A onetime student of French political history has become a leading figure in the battle to revive U.S. manufacturing.
October 11, 2011 -
MIT and China cement educational goals
Top-ranking Chinese official visits MIT, signs agreements to improve cross-country collaboration in education.
April 15, 2011 -
News@MITSloan for Nov. 22
November 22, 2010 -
Chris Zegras on greenhouse gases and the built environment
presented by Transportation@MIT
June 8, 2010