News & Blog

IDE Releases First Comprehensive Evaluation of U.S. COVID-19 Reopening Policies

The uncoordinated reopening of states and counties can worsen the COVID problem. Read the latest paper from IDE Director, Sinan Aral.

News | April 8, 2020

In this podcast, the IDE co-director talks about how this moment is reshaping society and the economy.

News | April 7, 2020

MIT lecturer, Jonathan Ruane, offers potential post-virus global supply chain scenarios.

News | April 2, 2020

Aral sees a social media spike during COVID-19, and shows how platforms are handling information amid the pandemic.

News | March 31, 2020

The IDE co-director spoke with Les Echos about the impact of digital technologies on the current crisis.

News | March 25, 2020

David Verrill describes online events, IDE responses to COVID-19

News | March 19, 2020

IDE leader offers a five-point plan of action to stave off a global meltdown

Blog | March 19, 2020

IDE leaders offer ways to navigate social media, business risks, and misinformation in these exceptional times

News | March 10, 2020

MIT Sloan Professor David Rand has won two prestigious awards in recognition of his research and contributions to the field.

News | March 5, 2020

The MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy (IDE) will have a new Director beginning July 1, 2020.