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
Lawyer James Ryan at Harvard Graduate School of Education
Lawyer James Ryan, new dean of Harvard Graduate School of Education, is a scholar and champion of equal educational opportunity.
How the Internet has leveled the playing field in numerous public realms
The Internet has led to cultural and economic changes that tilt power away from large organizations, argues Nicco Mele in a new book.
Harvard study finds regional differences in intergenerational social mobility
Economists ask what factors help children rise out of poverty.
How the Brain Predicts Future Behavior
The part of the brain that stores memories also actively predicts the future behavior of others.
Harvard scholar Peter A. Hall links political economy and the euro crisis
The political economy of a continent at cross-purposes
Social impact bonds harness private capital to tackle social ills
Creative partnerships between government, non-profits, and investors may lead to more effective social services spending.
Harvard Business School Conference on U.S. Competitiveness
Firms are profitable, but the nation’s living standards aren't rising.
Harvard learning and teaching innovations
Highlights from the second University-wide Harvard Initiative on Learning and Teaching conference
Harvard Horizons doctoral students' ideas that may reshape their disciplines
A new program recognizes eight doctoral students whose ideas, innovations, and insights could change their fields.
Harvard faculty chosen Radcliffe Institute fellows
Fifteen Harvard faculty members chosen.