Public Policy

Sound economic planning and policymaking requires trustworthy data. Private data can serve as a complement but not fully replace official U.S. statistics.

U.S. manufacturing productivity remains flat despite an uptick in new factory and workforce growth in recent years. MIT experts suggest three solutions.

Tariffs, sanctions, export controls, and industrial policies now shape how companies hire talent, build supply chains, and choose markets.

The Quantum Index Report from MIT documents a growing demand for quantum skills and emerging efforts to train a quantum workforce.

Artificial intelligence can tackle complex and important challenges, from creating fairer organ transplant policies to addressing asylum system backlogs.

Fact-checker warnings work and are broadly popular, and other insights about social media moderation from an MIT expert.

Experts say those making decisions about AI should engage proactively with policymakers and consider worker voice and well-being.

Climate economist Catherine Wolfram explains how the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism aims to level the playing field among trading partners.

Climate policy expert Christopher Knittel handicaps the likelihood of tariffs, cuts to IRA subsidies, and a carbon tax under the new administration.

These approaches could make mortgages more affordable and more equitable for U.S. homebuyers.