The path forward for philanthropy and systems level transformation
"We can no longer afford to put Band-Aids on gaping societal wounds."
"We can no longer afford to put Band-Aids on gaping societal wounds."
"Congress should put an end to the 'all-or-nothing' choice currently confronting retirement-age households."
The official launch of the "MIT Shaping the Future of Work Initiative" included presentations by Daron Acemoglu and Zeynep Ton.
MIT Sloan’s program focuses on sustainability strategy, innovation, and sustainable business practices.
"We don’t know why young people are not as well informed as older people, but age is the single most important predictor of knowledge."
"Bridging efforts in the boardroom are targeted at ensuring that all the relevant role identities are duly considered in decision-making."
"If that psychological barrier is not overcome, then this will be a downhill process of more outsourcing and more job loss."
"They were being quite conservative, actually, because they didn't book the benefit before, and they were very honest about this."
A study found that the profit landlords earn in poor neighborhoods is twice what they earn in rich neighborhoods.
"To return to the 'all the world's a stage' metaphor, wrecking the climate stage on which all human stories are told is not a wise move."