Through a number of affiliated labs and centers, MIT Economics faculty are shaping approaches to some of the world's most pressing challenges.
Founded in 2003, J-Pal has transformed how the world approaches the challenges of global poverty, empowering legislators and decision-makers to develop informed and effective policies using valuable scientific evidence.
J-PAL North America conducts randomized evaluations that span a wide range of sectors — health care, housing, criminal justice, education, and economic mobility — using the information gained to build partnerships for evidence-informed policymaking and effective social programing.
Blueprint Labs uses data and economics to uncover the consequences of policy decisions and study pressing challenges in education, health care, and the workforce.
Sponsored in partnership with the Sloan School and the MIT Energy Initiative, CEEPR provides evidence-based research to government and private sector decision-makers, helping inform policy on issues related to energy supply, energy demand, and the environment.