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MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy

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

Sinan Aral Responds to Social Media’s Latest Role, Turmoil

Sinan Aral Responds to Social Media’s Latest Role, Turmoil

“Social media’s role in the Capitol insurrection was undeniable.” That’s one of many observations made by MIT IDE Director, Sinan Aral…

Jan 15

5 Digital Economy Trends to Watch

5 Digital Economy Trends to Watch

MIT researchers zero in on hot topics for 2021

Jan 5

How Data Turbocharges Mastercard

How Data Turbocharges Mastercard

The financial services giant uses existing data, analytics to fuel decision making and new business opportunities

Jan 15

Why Intangible Assets Matter

Why Intangible Assets Matter

The pandemic will further erode the importance of physical goods and that will impact jobs and corporate revenue

Jan 18

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How the U.S. Tax Code Promotes ‘Excessive Automation’

How the U.S. Tax Code Promotes ‘Excessive Automation’

MIT research points out discrepancies that discourage new hiring

Jan 3

Analytics Get Buy-in from Supermarket Retailer

Analytics Get Buy-in from Supermarket Retailer

MIT graduate students use data science to help grocery chain boost healthy food sales

Dec 17, 2020

New Methods Improve Customer Targeting, Business Outcomes

New Methods Improve Customer Targeting, Business Outcomes

Businesses often find that it takes too long to see the results of their costly marketing campaigns. By the time they measure exactly…

Dec 16, 2020

COVID-19 and the Economy

10 Ways Businesses Can Emerge Stronger Post-Pandemic

Re-setting for a digital future and meeting new…

Three Ways to Repair the Science/ Public Disconnect

The COVID crisis points up the dangers of distrust…

Report: COVID Reshaping Labor Markets and Accelerating Automation

Jobs are disappearing, relocating…

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