Public Policy
Ideas and insights about public policy from MIT Sloan.
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.
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.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt on regulating AI
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Former Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt said there should be a balance between regulating artificial intelligence and boosting innovation.
Study: Social media linked to decline in mental health
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Researchers found a significant link between the presence of Facebook and increases in anxiety and depression among college students.
Study finds mutual fund disclosures are unnecessarily complex
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Retail investors often make poor choices when selecting mutual funds. Are complex disclosures to blame?
‘Climate Future’: What to do if reducing emissions isn’t enough?
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In a new book, MIT Sloan professor Robert Pindyck says we must invest in climate adaptation — hybrid crops, sea walls, geoengineering, and more.
5 social media trends experts are watching
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Fighting misinformation, understanding powerful algorithms, and mitigating harms are top concerns for social media experts.
Download: MIT Sloan research on sustainable business
Companies are under pressure to adopt sustainable business practices. Here is strategic advice for an effective, efficient, and equitable future.
An inside look at the proposed SEC climate disclosure rule
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The SEC is proposing a new rule that would require public companies to disclose their emissions data and create more transparency. Industry experts unpack its implications.
To amplify the impact of science, add access and equity
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“We need technological innovation to get us out of the holes we’re in,” WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala tells MIT graduates.