David Autor named the inaugural Daniel (1972) and Gail Rubinfeld Professor in Economics
The new professorship will enable continued economics scholarship and help the chairholder train and support future economists.
The new professorship will enable continued economics scholarship and help the chairholder train and support future economists.
The MITx MicroMasters in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy program educates learners around the world using its data-driven approach to poverty alleviation.
“I would like to understand the extent to which we understand things,” the MIT economist says.
Namrata Kala’s wide-ranging research shows how climate change and other factors affect companies and their employees.
In the new economics course 14.163 (Algorithms and Behavioral Science), students investigate the deployment of machine-learning tools and their potential to understand people, reduce bias, and improve society.
Ranking at the top for the 13th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 11 subject areas.
The fellowships provide five years of funding to doctoral students in applied science, engineering, and mathematics who have “the extraordinary creativity and principled leadership necessary to tackle problems others can’t solve.”
Letting people work with a “navigator” dramatically increases how often they move to higher-opportunity neighborhoods.
Fifteen new faculty members join six of the school’s academic departments.
Students have new avenues for learning and research on the most effective approaches to fighting poverty in the US and other high-income countries.
The fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
Senior James Simon wants to effect change in two ways: by quantifying societal issues and working directly with disadvantaged communities.
William Deringer studies “very old things and very technical things” — that have never been more relevant.
The acclaimed cellist and writer discussed his new memoir and reflected on a remarkable musical career.
The prestigious honor society announces more than 250 new members.