Taxes
The case of the missing gas tax
February 21, 2013
MIT researchers find vehicle efficiency standards are at least six times more costly than a tax on fuel.
Securing your eW-2 tax form
February 1, 2013
As with any personal data accessed online, there are measures that can be taken to minimize risk.
Christopher Warshaw: Mapping a Democracy
October 16, 2012
Also labeled: Education, teaching, academics, Environment, Faculty, Policy, Political science, Politics, Research, Voting and elections
Facing the facts about our changing climate
April 18, 2012
MIT researchers join Boston Globe panel in weighing climate risks and resolutions.
A taxing issue
April 11, 2012
In book talk, MIT economist Simon Johnson and co-author James Kwak emphasize need to raise revenues to cope with national debt.
The case of the missing gas mileage
January 4, 2012
Automakers have made great strides in fuel efficiency in recent decades — but the mileage numbers of individual vehicles have barely increased. An MIT economist explains the conundrum.
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.
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