Development
Taking credit
May 10, 2012
When Thailand’s government started offering microfinance loans to villagers, did anyone benefit? An MIT economist investigates.
Acemoglu wins Nemmers Prize
April 19, 2012
MIT economist granted award for ‘fundamental contributions’ on economics, politics and growth.
Townsend wins Laffont Prize in Economics
November 18, 2011
Development economist to receive French award.
Taxation without documentation
May 25, 2011
New study shows ‘informal taxation’ in developing countries is far greater than suspected, supporting public works — and adding a burden for the poor.
In the World: Cultivating creativity
May 9, 2011
For some of the world’s poorest people, the biggest impact can come from fostering creative problem-solving.
Spotlight on service
May 4, 2011
IDEAS and Global Challenge competitions award nearly $150,000 to teams of public service innovators working around the world.
Life on a dollar a day
April 26, 2011
In Poor Economics, Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo open a window into the lives of the world’s poorest people, and suggest new remedies to combat poverty.
A decade of OCW benefits: Bringing knowledge to the street
April 9, 2011
Using OCW in support of community development.
Universities can lead in development, USAID head says during MIT visit
April 8, 2011
Discusses how new ideas are needed for battling disease, extending education and improving lives in poor nations.
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