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

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

A national water strategy would help the U.S. manage outdated infrastructure and adopt desalination technology, argues water entrepreneur Aaron Mandell.

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

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 Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt said there should be a balance between regulating artificial intelligence and boosting innovation.

Researchers found a significant link between the presence of Facebook and increases in anxiety and depression among college students.

Retail investors often make poor choices when selecting mutual funds. Are complex disclosures to blame?

In a new book, MIT Sloan professor Robert Pindyck says we must invest in climate adaptation — hybrid crops, sea walls, geoengineering, and more.

Fighting misinformation, understanding powerful algorithms, and mitigating harms are top concerns for social media experts.