Field experiment in Bangladesh shows the poor simply lack opportunities to gain wealth — but a one-time boost can make a major difference.

MIT field experiment from India finds a one-time economic boost helps the very poor fare better for at least a decade.

PhD student Ying Gao's research reveals that the urban poor in the developing world are politically engaged and capable of effecting change.

Experiment with working poor in India finds no impact from more night sleep, though naps help; rest quality may be key.

Research is part of a $25 million effort to generate evidence on the real-world effectiveness of policies and programs at the intersection of poverty and climate change.

The State and Local Innovation Initiative is seeking government partners to rigorously evaluate policies and programs aiming to address critical social issues.

MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future identifies ways to align new technologies with durable careers.

Incubator aims to identify the most effective strategies at reducing homelessness and promoting housing stability.

Featuring advocates, program coordinators, researchers, and program participants, podcast series paints a holistic picture of summer youth employment programs and how research helps strengthen them.

The Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Initiative aims to catalyze evidence-based policy solutions to the challenges posed by the pandemic.