Social Sciences
Explore faculty and student work in economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, and other disciplines shaping our understanding of society.
Can Sports Fans Counter Political Polarization?
A new Harvard Kennedy School project aims to harness the power of feral fandom.
Nepotism’s Impact in the Job Market
How connections in blue-collar work disadvantage women and blacks
Seeking Climate Solutions
Teams of Harvard researchers have developed concrete proposals for addressing specific climate impacts.
The Modern World Reconceived
Interpreting politics through the rise of technocracy, morality, and the “web of capital”
Making Charitable Giving More Competent
How psychological insight can make altruism more rewarding and effective
Enablers of the Unethical
A Harvard Business School professor turns the stage lights on the supporting cast that facilitates unethical acts
Humans on Horseback
New evidence on domestication of horses—and the spread of an ancient Eurasian culture
Research Clusters Seek Climate Solutions
Teams of Harvard researchers will develop concrete proposals for addressing specific climate impacts.
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.
The Shaping of Modern Business
On the history and potential of values-driven enterprises