Ideas Made to Matter Economy

Federal spending was responsible for the 2022 spike in inflation

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Many experts and observers blamed 2022’s high inflation on the pandemic’s backlogged supply chain. New research shows that assessment is inaccurate.

Jul 17, 2024
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Ideas Made to Matter Behavioral Science

The impact of misleading headlines on Facebook

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New research found an overlooked source that slowed vaccination rates in the U.S.: misleading headlines from mainstream news sources.

Jul 9, 2024
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Ideas Made to Matter Research

Meet the 6 new faculty members joining MIT Sloan in 2024

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The academics and researchers joining MIT Sloan in 2024 are experts in economics, management, organizational studies, and more.

Jul 8, 2024
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Ideas Made to Matter Financial Markets

Want to invest wisely? Check your prior beliefs at the door

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When investors cling to existing beliefs, they underestimate good financial advice and miss out on opportunities, new research finds.

Jun 24, 2024
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Ideas Made to Matter Research

2 from MIT Sloan named as Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors

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Jacquelyn Pless and Rahul Bhui study what drives innovation for social good and how people make decisions.

Jun 4, 2024
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Ideas Made to Matter Labor

Sharper teeth, stronger bite needed for US minimum wage laws

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New research from MIT Sloan shows stiffer penalties are needed to incentivize employers to pay workers a minimum wage.

Jun 3, 2024
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Ideas Made to Matter Behavioral Science

US voters exhibit ‘flexible morals’ when confronting misinformation

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A new study finds that both Democrats and Republicans are more likely to permit the spreading of misinformation when it articulates a “deeper truth” that captures their grievances.

May 13, 2024
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Ideas Made to Matter Artificial Intelligence

Accelerated research about generative AI

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Emerging insights suggest road maps, policy recommendations, and calls for action regarding generative artificial intelligence.

Apr 17, 2024
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Ideas Made to Matter Artificial Intelligence

Better predictive models could reduce clothing returns

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Adding images to predictive models can help retailers estimate return rates as they decide what to feature on their websites.

Mar 20, 2024
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

Social learning influences green tech adoption

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Government subsidies for green tech should consider the role of social learning in consumer decision making.

Mar 12, 2024
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