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
Social Media Use and Adult Depression
A survey reveals suprising links between social media use and depression in adults.
Racial Bias and Redistricting
Efforts to keep census data private result in voter undercounting in diverse districts.
Does Omicron Cause “Mild” COVID-19?
New evidence suggests the threat of severe infections.
The Saving Glut of the Rich
High savings rates among the wealthiest U.S. earners may represent a macroeconomic risk
Will Cities Survive Another Pandemic?
Inequities threaten the long-term health of cities
Both Sides Now
Tomiko Brown-Nagin’s bifocal view of the civil-rights movement
Reporting, with an M.B.A.
Charles Duhigg unpacks how individuals and organizations work at war, on Wall Street, and in Silicon Valley
Thinking Straight
Steven Pinker on rationality
A Democracy of Opportunity
Liberals must learn from conservatives how to interpret the Constitution in all its dimensions.
Optimizing Public-School Spending
Home prices are a bellwether of efficient spending in local schools