Unemployment
Hard times in Chicago
January 18, 2013
MIT anthropologist’s new book recounts the painful aftermath when steel plants suddenly closed in the American heartland.
Also labeled: Anthropology, Books and authors, Faculty, Humanities, Research, Cities, Policy, Manufacturing, Economics, Social sciences, Labor
Inequality offensive
March 14, 2012
At MIT forum, economists evaluate the consequences of increasing inequality in America, and suggest solutions.
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, Jobs, Policy, President Obama
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, Jobs, Special events and guest speakers, Deficit
3 Questions: Making unemployment work
January 5, 2010
With large numbers of Americans out of work, economist Ivan Werning suggests some better ways to make unemployment insurance operate
Also labeled: Economic recession, Economics, Global economic crisis, Insurance, Jobs, Social contract, 3 Questions
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