Can a pandemic aid the fight against global warming?
Prof. Henry Jacoby and co-authors write: “...even under all of this stress, we cannot afford to forget the peril posed by an overheated planet."
Prof. Henry Jacoby and co-authors write: “...even under all of this stress, we cannot afford to forget the peril posed by an overheated planet."
Prof. Simon Johnson and co-authors explore the feasibility of mandatory testing in senior-care facilities.
Seth Benzell, MIT IDE, on he and his fellow Sloan researchers' (Christos Nicolaides and Avinash Collis) plan for re-opening the economy. (4:00)
Prof. Robert Merton and co-author recommend an easy, quick and efficient solution for countries to address retirement security.
Prof. Andrew Lo says "In the midst of an outbreak...we need to be less concerned about false positives and more concerned about false negatives."
The central bank could try to help Americans more directly, said Prof. Lucas: “They could print money, and ... distribute it to households."
Bill McKibben mentions Climate Interactive, and M.I.T.’s Sloan School of Management.
Prof. Jonathan Parker says: “It's crazy to think we can flip the national light switch back on and reopen the economy nationally." (00:38)
When leaders decide to open up against CDC guidelines, that can have an impact far beyond the borders of their homes. Prof. Sinan Aral, guest.
Hazhir Rahmandad … suggested a high UV index could drive people indoors, where it’s easier to spread the virus.