If time is money, here’s one way consumers value it

May 6, 2025
Peter Dizikes MIT News
As the saying goes, time is money. That’s certainly evident in the transportation sector, where people will pay more for direct flights, express trains, and other ways to get somewhere quickly. Still, it is difficult to measure precisely how much people value their time. Now, a paper co-authored by an MIT economist uses ride-sharing data […]
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The age-old problem of long-term care

May 5, 2025
Peter Dizikes MIT News
Caring well for the elderly is a familiar challenge. Some elderly people need close medical attention in facilities; others struggle with reduced capabilities while not wanting to leave their homes. For families, finding good care is hard and expensive, and already-burdened family members often pick up the slack. The problem is expanding as birthrates drop […]
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Six MIT SHASS educators receive 2025 Levitan Teaching Awards

May 2, 2025
Benjamin Daniel
“These educators are some of the finest instructors at MIT,” says SHASS Dean Agustín Rayo

Studying work, life, and economics

April 30, 2025
Benjamin Daniel School of Humanities Arts and Social Science
For policymakers investigating the effective transition of an economy from agriculture to manufacturing and services, there are complex economic, institutional, and practical considerations. “Are certain regions trapped in an under-industrialization state?” asks Tishara Garg, an economics doctoral student at MIT. “If so, can government policy help them escape this trap and transition to an economy […]
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The chemistry of creativity

April 25, 2025
Benjamin Daniel School of Humanities Arts and Social Science
Senior Madison Wang, a double major in creative writing and chemistry, developed her passion for writing in middle school. Her interest in chemistry fit nicely alongside her commitment to producing engaging narratives.  Wang believes that world-building in stories supported by science and research can make for a more immersive reader experience. “In science and in writing, you […]
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