Public Policy
Ideas and insights about public policy from MIT Sloan.
ESG ratings: Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water
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ESG ratings may be flawed, but they remain the most effective way to measure the ethical behavior of companies, MIT researchers contend.
The dark side of stock market circuit breakers
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Circuit breakers are meant to calm the markets. But new research shows that they can backfire and create more volatility if not properly designed.
Do we need a US Department of Water?
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A national water strategy would help the U.S. manage outdated infrastructure and adopt desalination technology, argues water entrepreneur Aaron Mandell.
Tech hubs are expensive, but (mostly) worth it
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Productivity gains from clustered innovation outweigh higher labor and real estate costs. Except in San Francisco.
Beyond China’s COVID unrest, 3 important economic takeaways
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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 Google CEO Eric Schmidt on regulating AI
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Former Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt said there should be a balance between regulating artificial intelligence and boosting innovation.
Study: Social media linked to decline in mental health
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Researchers found a significant link between the presence of Facebook and increases in anxiety and depression among college students.
Study finds mutual fund disclosures are unnecessarily complex
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Retail investors often make poor choices when selecting mutual funds. Are complex disclosures to blame?
‘Climate Future’: What to do if reducing emissions isn’t enough?
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In a new book, MIT Sloan professor Robert Pindyck says we must invest in climate adaptation — hybrid crops, sea walls, geoengineering, and more.
5 social media trends experts are watching
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Fighting misinformation, understanding powerful algorithms, and mitigating harms are top concerns for social media experts.