Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

It’s not too late to rechart the course of technology

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In their new book, MIT’s Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson argue that society’s powerful gatekeepers need to stop being mesmerized by tech billionaires.

May 16, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Financial Markets

SEC commissioner Hester Peirce is not a fan of interventionism

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The Security and Exchange Commission’s Peirce shares views on climate-related disclosures, payment for order flow, and cost-benefit analysis for rulemaking.

May 15, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Finance

After SVB, what’s next for regional banks? 3 takeaways from MIT Sloan

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Four MIT Sloan economists on lessons learned and next steps after the demise of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic.

May 10, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Public Policy

4 ways to close the homeownership gap

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Experts share ideas on how to reduce the homeownership gap between white and minority households and create more equality in the housing market.

Apr 19, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Data

New MIT podcast explores the promise and peril of data

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How is data used to lead, mislead, manipulate, and inform viewpoints and decisions? The MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society investigates.

Apr 4, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

ESG ratings: Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water

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ESG ratings may be flawed, but they remain the most effective way to measure the ethical behavior of companies, MIT researchers contend.

Feb 23, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Financial Markets

The dark side of stock market circuit breakers

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Circuit breakers are meant to calm the markets. But new research shows that they can backfire and create more volatility if not properly designed.

Feb 16, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

Do we need a US Department of Water?

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A national water strategy would help the U.S. manage outdated infrastructure and adopt desalination technology, argues water entrepreneur Aaron Mandell.

Feb 14, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

Tech hubs are expensive, but (mostly) worth it

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Productivity gains from clustered innovation outweigh higher labor and real estate costs. Except in San Francisco.

Jan 5, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Economy

Beyond China’s COVID unrest, 3 important economic takeaways

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As China grapples with fallout from its “zero-Covid” policy, experts are predicting a recovery at a much slower rate than has been seen in the past.

Dec 14, 2022
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