Economic recession
No crystal ball for natural gas
May 22, 2012
Traditionally, 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 offensive
March 14, 2012
At MIT forum, economists evaluate the consequences of increasing inequality in America, and suggest solutions.
Summers: To end slump, United States must spend
November 4, 2011
In MIT remarks, former Treasury secretary calls for the ‘common sense’ cure of more government spending to spur growth.
Workplace woes
October 18, 2011
The employment crisis isn’t just a lack of jobs — it’s a lack of good jobs, says an MIT professor.
Also labeled: Business and management, Economics, Government, Jobs, Policy, President Obama, Unemployment
Explained: Currency wars
November 15, 2010
Countries are clashing over their currency prices. Why?
‘Failure is good’
April 5, 2010
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.
Also labeled: Banking, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Global economic crisis, Policy, Special events and guest speakers
A manufacturing renaissance for America?
March 31, 2010
At an MIT forum, experts examine new ways to pursue a good old idea: making things.
Nobel laureate Krugman: ‘Dark age of macroeconomics’ is upon us
February 9, 2010
In Stata Center lecture, the Nobel Prize-winning former MIT professor warns that America is replaying its past economic policy mistakes.
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Economics, Global economic crisis, Nobel Prizes, Special events and guest speakers
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