3 Questions: David Autor on global trade and political polarization
Study finds relationship between U.S. job losses due to trade, and political polarization in Congress.
Study finds relationship between U.S. job losses due to trade, and political polarization in Congress.
PhD student Justin de Benedictis-Kessner helps explain political behavior at the federal level.
In Brazil, auditing voter rolls has shrunk the electorate — to the dismay of incumbents.
PhD student Leah Rosenzweig's electoral insights shed light on reasons for citizen participation in authoritarian and transitional countries in Sub-Sahara Africa.
Unique new study shows political orientation of all 50 U.S. states over time.
MIT historian of technology discusses new work examining “digital citizenship.”
New paper shows how “conjoint analysis” can tackle hard political issues.
Joint course helps students meet the complex challenges of modern election systems.
New MIT-led research effort applies the science of lines to the polling place.
Urban politicians in the U.S. are responsive to voters’ views, regardless of the form of government.
An MIT political scientist proposes a new polling method to reveal how voters make choices at the ballot box.
MIT economist Tavneet Suri explores finance, agriculture and even politics in her homeland of Kenya — and elsewhere in Africa.
By placing some women in local leadership positions, an innovative development aid program integrates women into civic life, and may have economic benefits.
MIT Libraries’ research director recognized for his work with DistrictBuilder software