Economic recession

Commerce’s call to actionIn MIT talk, head of U.S. Chamber of Commerce outlines business-oriented policy agenda.

No crystal ball for natural gasTraditionally, oil prices have been used to gauge the natural gas market; but new research shows that the future of what is currently a cheap fuel is really anyone's guess.

Inequality offensiveAt MIT forum, economists evaluate the consequences of increasing inequality in America, and suggest solutions.

Nobel laureate: Long path to economic renewal, but energy innovation could help

Summers: To end slump, United States must spendIn MIT remarks, former Treasury secretary calls for the ‘common sense’ cure of more government spending to spur growth.

Workplace woesThe employment crisis isn’t just a lack of jobs — it’s a lack of good jobs, says an MIT professor.

Explained: Currency warsCountries are clashing over their currency prices. Why?

‘Failure is good’In a talk to promote his new book, MIT’s Simon Johnson lambastes a finance industry he sees as lacking a healthy fear of losing money.

A manufacturing renaissance for America?At an MIT forum, experts examine new ways to pursue a good old idea: making things.

Said and Done: Humanities, arts, and social sciences digest for March 2010

Nobel laureate Krugman: ‘Dark age of macroeconomics’ is upon usIn Stata Center lecture, the Nobel Prize-winning former MIT professor warns that America is replaying its past economic policy mistakes.

Temporary gainsMIT economist finds temporary jobs may actually reduce workers’ income and employment prospects

The recession hits scienceMIT report reveals biotechnology funding troubles

3 Questions: Making unemployment workWith large numbers of Americans out of work, economist Ivan Werning suggests some better ways to make unemployment insurance operate

Creating a game plan for transition to a sustainable economyJeffrey Hollender enumerates the many reasons he’s feeling bleak these days.

MIT Sloan Professor Simon Johnson named 'public intellectual' of the yearMIT Sloan Professor Simon Johnson topped UK's Prospect Magazine's list of 25 public intellectuals of the financial crisis in 2009.

All wired upMIT's Erik Brynjolfsson explains how technology really helps the economy — even as the restructuring it is spurring causes pain.

3 Questions: Robert Solow on the struggle aheadThe MIT Nobel laureate explains why we need more economic stimulus — and more innovation.

3 Questions: Vincent Lépinay on bankers unleashedAn MIT anthropologist, who studies financial practices, discusses how ever-changing banking tools baffle regulators.