The latest working papers from MIT Sloan faculty about the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.

Asking people to consider the accuracy of a single news story unrelated to COVID-19 doubles their level of discernment when deciding to share true versus false headlines about COVID-19.

Research finds people with access to high-speed internet can better self-isolate, particularly reinforcing the wealthy’s ability to social distance.

People are less likely to share falsehoods about the new coronavirus and COVID-19 when prompted to consider accuracy.