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March 11, 2025 AI can make governing better instead of worse. Yes, you heard that right.

February 19, 2025 Analyzing DOGE actions one month into Trump’s second administration

February 13, 2025 Oligarchy in the open: What happens now as the U.S. is forced to confront its plutocracy problem?

February 19, 2025 With the move to freeze foreign aid, the international development sector stands at a crossroads, HKS experts say

February 10, 2025 The Trump administration’s tariff threats are as much about politics as they are about economics, experts say By Susan A. Hughes

January 09, 2025 For the World’s Profit: How Business Can Support Sustainable Development Jane Nelson

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March 13, 2025 A Dynamic Governance Model for AI Paulo Carvao

March 10, 2025 'Real possibility' of recession Lawrence H. Summers

March 10, 2025 ‘Corporate social responsibility’ is a flawed concept. What we really need is ‘corporate accountability’ Jane Hoffman

March 07, 2025 Trump: May do reciprocal tariffs as early as today Jason Furman

March 07, 2025 Beyond AI regulation: How government and industry can team up to make the technology safer without hindering innovation Paulo Carvao

March 05, 2025 Methane Abatement Costs in the Oil and Gas Industry: Survey and Synthesis Robert Stavins, Joseph Aldy, Forest L. Reinhardt

March 03, 2025 Trump’s Imaginary Victories Jeffrey Frankel

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How do we best promote economic growth?

How do we create a growing economy in which there is prosperity that is sustainable and broadly shared? The posts in this section look at policy ideas and research from across Harvard on a broad set of economic and policy considerations.

Growth

Where will jobs of the future likely emerge?

Technology and international trade have significantly disrupted the labor market and new job creation. We identified firms, industries, and locations where future jobs will likely emerge. We also consider public policies with the best chance of creating jobs to support a robust middle class.

Jobs

What should we do about inequality?

Inequality is rising within and between countries across the globe. The posts in this section explore the different dimensions of inequality, its causes, significance and severity. They also discuss various options to address growing inequality.

Inequality

How do we address economic crises?

The posts collected here explore the causes of economic and financial crises and their consequences. They include a multitude of proposals for preventing and mitigating such crises now and in the future.

Economic Crises

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