Social Sciences
Explore faculty and student work in economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, and other disciplines shaping our understanding of society.
FAS Overhaul Brings Deep Cuts to Social Sciences, Phillips Brooks House
After a final round of layoffs, University leaders say 165 staff jobs were eliminated across the division.
Aiding the “Doubly Disadvantaged”
Sociologist Anthony Jack studies two types of low-income students.
Douglas Elmendorf on progressive policy and economics
New HKS dean Douglas Elmendorf talks progressive policy and economics.
The case for charter schools and other choice options
Making the case for charter schools and other choice options to boost educational performance
Profile of political philosopher Nancy Rosenblum
Nancy Rosenblum studies neighbors and the power of proximity.
Bowen and McPherson, “Lesson Plan,” reviewed by Clayton Spencer
A focused briefing on degree-attainment, democracy, and economic opportunity
Sexual Violence in India’s Headlines
Joanna Jolly takes issue with rape coverage in the media.
Are Hospital Pay-for-Performance Programs Failing?
Harvard researchers ask whether market incentives can improve healthcare.
Harvard exhibition of Neolithic Chinese pottery
An exhibition of prehistoric earthenware deepens understanding of early Chinese cultures and communities.
Welfare promotes entrepreneurship, says Gareth Olds of Harvard Business School
Welfare promotes entrepreneurship, finds HBS researcher Gareth Olds.
Emotional connections key to successful cross-disciplinary research
A new study finds that the most successful research teams are grounded in a group identity.
by Zara Zhang