Ideas Made to Matter Finance

MIT Sloan research on finance and investing

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As markets churn, ground your investing decisions with insights on mutual funds, options markets, target date funds, fintech, DeFi, and more.

Sep 28, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Financial Markets

Wall Street gurus: How to invest in a volatile market

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Nobel Prize winner Robert Merton and other financial luminaries weigh in on target date funds, value stocks, and finding opportunity in crisis.

Jun 6, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Economy

4 sectors real estate investors like right now

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World events have rattled the real estate market, but some sectors stand to gain. Expert investors detail where the opportunities are.

Apr 27, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Economy

Study: Most Americans put their pandemic checks in the bank

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New research shows that few people spent their economic impact payments in the early days of the pandemic. Those who did spend really needed the money.

Feb 16, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Finance

How credit conditions affect housing prices

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New research from MIT Sloan shows that changes to credit conditions affected housing prices during the 2000s housing boom and bust — and they’re still relevant today.

Jan 20, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Economy

Stanley Fischer critiques COVID-19 monetary policies

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Fischer compares central bank responses to the ‘08-‘09 financial crisis and the pandemic, and likes what he sees. Larry Summers begs to differ.

Nov 22, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Public Policy

To 'build back better,' invest in R&D, researchers say

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Roads and bridges are a start, but 21st century job creation needs federal research and development in U.S. cities with potential, these authors say.

Aug 11, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Public Policy

The role of central banks in addressing inequality

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COVID-19 has exacerbated inequality worldwide. Central banking experts from the U.S., Finland, and Malaysia discuss if and how central banks can help.

Aug 3, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Diversity

Building an inclusive innovation economy

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In a new conversation series, leaders in entrepreneurship, education, and other fields propose ways that innovation economies can benefit everyone.

Jun 10, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Public Policy

Three mayors on building more equitable cities

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Mayors of Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco discuss efforts to foster equity in housing, income, and city contracts.

Apr 26, 2021
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