3 Questions: Jonathan Gruber on academics engaging with policymakers
Professor of economics cites the importance of initiatives like the MIT Policy Lab, which helps academics focus some energy on influencing public policy.
Professor of economics cites the importance of initiatives like the MIT Policy Lab, which helps academics focus some energy on influencing public policy.
The political consequence of even short jail terms is disproportionately pushing African-American voters out of the electorate.
SHASS faculty members Nikhil Agarwal, Sana Aiyar, Stephanie Frampton, Daniel Hidalgo, and Miriam Schoenfield were recently granted tenure.
Based within the Center for International Studies, the lab provides outreach support to help MIT researchers connect with the policy world.
Political science PhD candidates Guillermo Toral and Tugba Bozcaga find that government-appointed officials deliver the goods — given the right circumstances.
New book examines the past and future of Japanese intelligence services in a rapidly shifting world.
Associate Professor Danny Hidalgo’s work reveals some difficult truths about money, elections, and political influence.
How the humanities, arts, and social science fields can help shape the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing — and benefit from advanced computing.
At MIT forum, scholars wrestle with the dynamics of a global political trend.
Study analyzes how networks can distort voters’ perceptions and change election results.
MIT excels in teaching the science and technology associated with the operation of societies, businesses, and militaries, says Fiona Cunningham PhD ’19.
MIT study finds partisan news coverage has a bigger impact on viewers without strong media preferences.
At MIT, Luis Videgaray, alumnus and former foreign minister of Mexico, will launch project to help shape international AI policies.
Political scientist awarded MIT’s highest faculty honor in new titled position.
Singer is a scholar of international political economy, a subfield of political science focused on international economic relations.