Social Sciences
Explore faculty and student work in economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, and other disciplines shaping our understanding of society.
Why America’s Strategy For Reducing Racial Inequality Failed
Harvard professor Christina Cross debunks the myth of the two-parent Black family.
by Saima Sidik
The Senior Housing Shortfall
As the ranks of the elderly swell, there are too few housing options for seniors who want to “age in place.”
Healthy People, Healthy Planet
The healthiest plant-based diets are also best for the environment.
A Higher Degree of Responsibility
On the history and potential of values-driven enterprises
The State of Civil Rights
Martin Luther King III on the progress yet to be made
The State of Unions
New Harvard Law center focuses on unionization and equitable labor law
Diagnosing the “Skills Gap”
Educators and employers aren't collaborating well—and what to do about it
Deprivation’s Mark on the Brain
Neglected children’s neurodevelopmental impairments persist into young adulthood.
How Coupons Keep Drugs Costly
Pharmaceutical companies subsidize the cost of their drugs to keep prices high.
Hybrid Work’s Sweet Spot
A business school study finds hybrid workers generate more novel and useful information.
The Happiness Revolutionary
Arthur Brooks moved beyond policy—to something deeper.