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MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy

The impact of digital technology on business, the economy, and society.

Globalization In a Tailspin

Globalization In a Tailspin

COVID-19 lands a critical blow to already-faltering global commerce. Can it recover?

Jun 24

Why Performance Metrics Can No Longer be Ignored

Why Performance Metrics Can No Longer be Ignored

How can remote work be assessed? Michael Schrage says now is the time to toss out legacy playbooks and create new tools

Jun 18

Data Analytics Holds the Key to Re-opening the U.S.

Data Analytics Holds the Key to Re-opening the U.S.

Time to get back to the gym? Not so fast: MIT researchers offer a detailed method for evaluating risk/reward tradeoffs

Apr 29

What Happens to Industry and Jobs After COVID-19?

What Happens to Industry and Jobs After COVID-19?

Five perspectives on which industries and companies will survive and thrive in the digital future

Jun 3

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Can a Data-Driven Economy Yield More Equality?

Can a Data-Driven Economy Yield More Equality?

MIT Professor Alex Pentland thinks it can

Jun 10

Dynamic Networks Improve Remote Decision-Making

Dynamic Networks Improve Remote Decision-Making

Crisis events demand decision-making networks that are dynamic and respond to frequent feedback

Jun 2

Machine Learning: Strides and Limitations

Machine Learning: Strides and Limitations

A conversation with Andrew McAfee, Hilary Mason, and Claudia Perlich

Jun 1

COVID-19 and the Economy

COVID-19 Adds Urgency to Value-Based Healthcare

Will the crisis accelerate information sharing and…

The Business of Rebuilding Business: A Conversation with Michael Spence, Sam Palmisano and Erik

How to Keep Digital Innovation Thriving Post-Pandemic

A mix of internal and external innovation must…

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