Public Policy
Ideas and insights about public policy from MIT Sloan.
6 ‘priority technologies’ to help secure US economic interests
A new book edited by MIT professor Elisabeth B. Reynolds calls for domestic investment in critical minerals, semiconductors, biomanufacturing, quantum computing, drones, and advanced manufacturing.
The Fed, AI, and economic uncertainty: What investors need to know
MIT Sloan’s Gary Gensler and Peter R. Fisher advise investors to develop an AI investment thesis and avoid overconfident investing during policy pivots.
Download: Climate strategy for leaders
A new report from MIT Sloan collects three resources to support long-term decision making: A climate solutions simulator, a guide to systemic investing, and a white paper on sustainable building.
How algorithmic data deserts exclude consumers
As AI systems shape more decisions, some individuals and businesses are left out entirely. New research highlights how data gaps create hidden risks for organizations.
Aircraft noise impacts home values, new data shows
Here’s how aircraft noise at major airports in Boston, Chicago, and Seattle affected housing prices.
What happens when US economic data becomes unreliable
Sound economic planning and policymaking requires trustworthy data. Private data can serve as a complement but not fully replace official U.S. statistics.
Future manufacturing: How to solve the US productivity paradox
U.S. manufacturing productivity remains flat despite an uptick in new factory and workforce growth in recent years. MIT experts suggest three solutions.
Why innovators can’t afford to ignore geopolitics
Tariffs, sanctions, export controls, and industrial policies now shape how companies hire talent, build supply chains, and choose markets.
Building a quantum workforce
The Quantum Index Report from MIT documents a growing demand for quantum skills and emerging efforts to train a quantum workforce.
4 ways to use AI to improve lives, from MIT researchers
Artificial intelligence can tackle complex and important challenges, from creating fairer organ transplant policies to addressing asylum system backlogs.