Ideas Made to Matter Economy

5 bold ideas for an economic restart

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Rent relief, corporate climate activism, labor rights, and income inequality are all on the docket post-COVID-19 lockdown.

May 7, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Public Policy

In hard hit areas, fewer PPP loans for small businesses

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New research finds 15% of businesses in areas most affected by shutdowns got loans. Elsewhere, it was 30%.

May 6, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Communications

For successful self-isolation, internet speed matters

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Research finds people with access to high-speed internet can better self-isolate, particularly reinforcing the wealthy’s ability to social distance.

Apr 17, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Economy

Social distancing now helps the local economy later

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Public health interventions do not depress the economy, says a new study based on data from the 1918 flu outbreak.

Apr 6, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Operations Management

4 urgent problems telemedicine can solve right now

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Hospitals are becoming overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases. Here are four ways telemedicine can remake the triage process to better manage patient flow.

Mar 25, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Public Policy

3 achievable actions to reduce deaths from COVID-19

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MIT Sloan faculty and industry experts offer policy recommendations to reduce hospital overwhelm and protect health care providers.

Mar 20, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Public Policy

Jump-starting the creation of good jobs

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How government R&D still matters, and what makes Rochester, New York special.

Jan 27, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

Is the global water crisis also a business opportunity?

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The world needs solutions to its multiple water challenges. Here are four ways private business — and private equity — can play a role.

Jan 9, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

See the future of global warming in less than one second

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A free climate solution simulator shows effects of various climate policies, and it’s easy enough for non-scientists to use.

Dec 18, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Public Policy

5 predictions on the future of financial regulation

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Three veteran policymakers on cryptocurrencies, fintechs, and the fate of commercial banks.

Dec 17, 2019
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