How much does infrastructure boost an economy? | MIT News
MIT economist’s historical study details how railroads helped India trade and grow.
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Using data science to improve public policy | MIT News
MIT Policy Hackathon, run by students within MIT’s Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, seeks interdisciplinary solutions to societal challenges.
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Parag Pathak wins John Bates Clark Medal | MIT News
MIT economist lauded for work on education, market-design mechanisms.
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How often do medical problems lead to bankruptcy? | MIT News
Poor health is a less common cause of bankruptcy than commonly thought, but it brings other economic woes, study finds.
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Conference advances use of data and evaluation in policymaking | MIT News
Government leaders, social service providers, and leading scholars gathered for the second conference of J-PAL North America’s State and Local Innovation Initiative.
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Mens et Manus America panelists analyze U.S. immigration policy | MIT News
Experts cite immigration as engine of U.S. success, lament human damage done by current policies, and see signs of hope.
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The writing on the wall | MIT News
Did humans speak through cave art? New paper links ancient drawings and language’s origins.
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Ouch: Study reveals financial pain after hospitalization | MIT News
Serious medical problems reduce earnings, hurt employment, and increase debt.
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Political Methodology Lab to dig deep into new kinds of data | MIT News
Founder Teppei Yamamoto designs new tools to comprehend political behavior transformed by digital technology.
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When numbers started counting | MIT News
New book by MIT assistant professor chronicles the birth of statistical arguments in public debate.
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