Social Sciences
Explore faculty and student work in economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, and other disciplines shaping our understanding of society.
Former Homeland Security Chief Says ICE and CBP Have “Lost Their Way”
At Kennedy School talk, Jeh Johnson advocates restructuring “outdated” DHS.
Understanding big data leads to insights, efficiencies, and saved lives
Information science promises to change the world.
Nuclear weapons are incompatible with the U.S. constitution and democracy
“Out of ratio” weapons are essentially ungovernable.
Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman discusses life and work in behavioral economics
At Harvard, Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman discusses decisionmaking with Walmsley University professor Cass Sunstein of Harvard Law School.
How the gray squirrels came to Harvard Yard
How the gray squirrels came to Harvard Yard
Proximity Designs and rural development in Myanmar
A social enterprise works to improve farmers' economic prospects
Harvard social enterprise, policy reform in Myanmar
From supporting farmers to probing policy, Harvard people help Myanmar remake its future.
HKS Professor Joseph Aldy examines the true costs of fossil fuel subsidies.
Joseph Aldy examines the true costs of fossil fuel subsidies.
by Laura Levis
Harvard sociologist Matthew Desmond on evictions
Sociologist Matthew Desmond studies eviction and the lives of America’s poor.
Balancing Security and Freedom in a Democracy
Harvard law professor Yochai Benkler says acts of conscience are integral to balancing security and freedom.
Excerpt from "Fire and Light" by James MacGregor Burns
James MacGregor Burns, Ph.D. ’47, on intellect, governance, and the Enlightenment