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Economists think congress should keep paying unemployed workers $600 a week -- or even more
Deborah Lucas said she would opt for temporarily leaving the weekly payment at $600, or even increasing it a bit...
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Critics say giant bailout program for small businesses misses mark
Deborah Lucas says: "If the goal is to protect paychecks, the way we do that is through our unemployment system,”
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What can the Federal Reserve do to help the economy?
The central bank could try to help Americans more directly, said Prof. Lucas: “They could print money, and ... distribute it to households."
News + Media | Marketplace | May 6, 2026
Checking in on demand destruction, 9 weeks into the war
Catherine Wolfram, professor of energy economics at MIT + the MIT Climate Policy Center, talks about how demand destruction actually helps balance the oil market.
RESEARCH BRIEF | MIT CEEPR | December 2025
Renewables and Electricity Affordability: Untangling Correlation from Causation
This brief examines whether renewable energy is driving up electricity bills, finding that utility-scale wind and solar are linked to lower prices while rooftop solar depends on rate design.
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Designing for Impact: Engaging Stakeholders With System Dynamics Models
System dynamics models drive impact when paired with transparent design and interactive engagement. Tools like C-ROADS and En-ROADS help users explore trade-offs and inform policy decisions.