IWER Research Seminar Series
IWER hosts a weekly seminar on Tuesdays during the academic year. One of the longest-running seminar series at MIT, it features presentations by work and employment researchers from around the world.
IWER hosts a weekly seminar on Tuesdays during the academic year. One of the longest-running seminar series at MIT, it features presentations by work and employment researchers from around the world.
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Publications from the Applied Cooperation Initiative
We are a team of researchers who apply lessons from the social sciences to increase contributions to real-world public goods.
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A new book explores how game theory explains seemingly irrational behavior, from tastes in food to how people donate to charity.
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Fellowship applications open on May 3, 2021 for entrepreneurs working and living in Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, and Uganda.
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A panel of practitioners explores how to solve worker shortages and offers three best practices for success.
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Maria Ressa built a successful media startup — and exposed human rights issues — while fighting disinformation and attacks from the Philippine government.
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Machine learning is a powerful form of artificial intelligence that is affecting every industry. Here’s what you need to know about its potential and limitations and how it’s being used.