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Recent research from MIT Sloan experts.
Federal spending was responsible for the 2022 spike in inflation
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Many experts and observers blamed 2022’s high inflation on the pandemic’s backlogged supply chain. New research shows that assessment is inaccurate.
The impact of misleading headlines on Facebook
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New research found an overlooked source that slowed vaccination rates in the U.S.: misleading headlines from mainstream news sources.
Meet the 6 new faculty members joining MIT Sloan in 2024
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The academics and researchers joining MIT Sloan in 2024 are experts in economics, management, organizational studies, and more.
Want to invest wisely? Check your prior beliefs at the door
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When investors cling to existing beliefs, they underestimate good financial advice and miss out on opportunities, new research finds.
2 from MIT Sloan named as Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors
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Jacquelyn Pless and Rahul Bhui study what drives innovation for social good and how people make decisions.
Sharper teeth, stronger bite needed for US minimum wage laws
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New research from MIT Sloan shows stiffer penalties are needed to incentivize employers to pay workers a minimum wage.
US voters exhibit ‘flexible morals’ when confronting misinformation
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A new study finds that both Democrats and Republicans are more likely to permit the spreading of misinformation when it articulates a “deeper truth” that captures their grievances.
Accelerated research about generative AI
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Emerging insights suggest road maps, policy recommendations, and calls for action regarding generative artificial intelligence.
Better predictive models could reduce clothing returns
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Adding images to predictive models can help retailers estimate return rates as they decide what to feature on their websites.
Social learning influences green tech adoption
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Government subsidies for green tech should consider the role of social learning in consumer decision making.