Jobs
Inequality offensive
March 14, 2012
At MIT forum, economists evaluate the consequences of increasing inequality in America, and suggest solutions.
When (and where) work disappears
February 24, 2012
Study: Overseas manufacturing competition hits U.S. regions hard, leaving workers unemployed for years and local economies struggling.
Rebuilding American manufacturing
November 30, 2011
White House working group convenes at MIT to examine how new technologies can create economic growth and more jobs in the United States.
Digging for answers
November 22, 2011
MIT, Pfizer hold groundbreaking for new biomedical research facility in Kendall Square.
Inside an innovation ecosystem
November 22, 2011
History, proximity and serendipity make Kendall Square fertile ground for the next big idea.
3 Questions: Michael Piore on labor disputes at the ballot box
November 10, 2011
Labor economist sizes up the impact and meaning of this week’s high-profile Ohio referendum to restore collective bargaining rights for public employees.
Also labeled: 3 Questions, Economics, Global economic crisis, Voting and elections, Labor, Political science
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg visits MIT on recruitment swing
November 8, 2011
Foster the people
October 31, 2011
At manufacturing conference, emphasis is on keeping high-skill jobs in the United States — and creating workers with the talents to fill those positions.
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, Economic recession, Economics, Government, Policy, President Obama, Unemployment
Attention: Deficit disorder
October 6, 2011
At MIT forum, economists warn that deficit concerns, while legitimate, have been crowding out initiatives to help jobs and growth.
Also labeled: Debt, Economics, Federal Reserve, Global economic crisis, Special events and guest speakers, Unemployment, Deficit









