Bringing the law to the factory
While factory labor rules are notoriously hard to enforce, a new study shows how some inspectors are able to uphold workplace standards.
While factory labor rules are notoriously hard to enforce, a new study shows how some inspectors are able to uphold workplace standards.
By placing some women in local leadership positions, an innovative development aid program integrates women into civic life, and may have economic benefits.
Study shows ethnic-based distribution of goods in African politics is not continuous, but instead intermittent and limited in scope.
In a new book, journalist and MIT fellow Christian Caryl recounts the epoch-shaping political, religious and economic upheavals launched in the year 1979.
MIT researchers warn of the risks a trade war could create for the solar industry.
MIT political science professor examines ways societies confront histories of racial and ethnic injustice
After years of research into global production systems, an MIT political scientist is convinced that government, not just the private sector, must help keep workers safe.
At MIT event, diplomats and scholars reinforce high stakes, lack of progress on Asian territorial dispute.
MIT political scientist examines Japanese stasis after nuclear meltdown at Fukushima.
PhD student Brian Haggerty's work becomes part of foreign policy debate on Syria
In MIT talk, celebrated election forecaster offers critique of media, advice to students and hints about his future projects.
From ‘Main Street’ firms to multinationals, improvements possible in funding of research, collaboration among manufacturers.
Political science PhD student Laura Chirot examines industrial policy in late developing countries.
A new Pew Center project, spurred by MIT research, studies how well states run their elections.