Coronavirus
Research and insights about the coronavirus from MIT Sloan.
Coronavirus
The cost of uncoordinated responses to COVID-19
Social distance behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic are influenced by geography and social connectedness, a new study finds.
6 insights on managing through crisis
Work with remote work, facilitate peer-to-peer communication, confront supply chain shortfalls, and more.
The future of supply chains — and the China dilemma
Supply chain restructuring has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. But don’t expect companies to completely abandon China.
4 unexpected findings about COVID-19 deaths
Obesity rates, poverty rates, and pollution may not correlate with COVID-19 deaths after all. But public transportation does.
3 practices for effective work in a remote world
Successfully shifting to a remote workspace requires flexibility, a paper trail, and status checks to prevent personal burnout.
COVID-19 cases are 12 times higher than reported
New research reveals the true scope of COVID-19’s global spread. But don’t bank on herd immunity.
5 predictions for the global economy
3 economists on unemployment, consumer spending, and a timeline for recovery.
Telecommuting exposes fault lines in COVID-19 economy
New research shows those who can’t work from home bear the brunt of the pandemic’s economic fallout — particularly women with children.
A 4-step process for recovering from business disruption
Firms disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic must position themselves for recovery. The military’s OODA process can help.
4 COVID-19 lessons for climate change
Success and failure from the coronavirus pandemic offer insights on how to fight global warming. Step 1: Begin now.