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 Artificial Intelligence

Here comes the AI productivity boom

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Businesses are poised to see big productivity gains from artificial intelligence. Make sure you’re prepared.

Jul 12, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Social Media

25 ways to fix social media

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A new report offers solutions to the problems that hound social media, from the spread of misinformation to the lack of competition.

Jun 30, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Social Media

The case for new social media business models

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Subscriptions and identify verification are just two of the ways social media companies could stem the tide of inflammatory and inaccurate content.

Jun 16, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Behavioral Science

The cultural psychology behind mask-wearing

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New research from MIT Sloan assistant professor Jackson Lu shows a link between collectivistic cultures and higher rates of mask usage.

May 20, 2021
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How the new U.S. energy justice leader develops ideas

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Shalanda Baker is making equity central to the transition away from fossil fuels.

May 12, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Fintech

4 ways to boost blockchain in consumer finance

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Executives from Ripple, Coinbase, and other cryptocurrency companies offer 4 ideas to promote consumer adoption of blockchain finance technology.

Apr 27, 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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Ideas Made to Matter Behavioral Economics

Podcast: Why we aren’t at ‘peak car’ yet

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Two MIT researchers discuss what it will take for alternative transportation to supplant car ownership.

Mar 22, 2021
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Countering violent extremism with data and dedication

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Counterterrorism expert Humera Khan harnesses diverse perspectives to anticipate and prevent violent extremism via her think tank, Muflehun.

Mar 10, 2021
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