Social Sciences
Explore faculty and student work in economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, and other disciplines shaping our understanding of society.
Jason Furman to Lead Center for Business and Government
The new director of Harvard Kennedy School’s Mossavar-Rahmani Center bridges economic research and policy.
Harvard faculty elected to National Academy of Engineering
Harvard's George Church, genomics pioneer, and William George, healthcare and management leader, are recognized.
Eric Mazur on new interactive teaching techniques
"Active learning" may overthrow the style of teaching that has ruled universities for 600 years.
Harvard Business School survey weaker U.S. economic competitiveness
Harvard Business School issues sober survey on U.S. competitiveness.
Government professor Eric Nelson studies political theory
Profile of a Harvard government professor and political theory scholar
Robert Sampson documents enduring neighborhood differences in Chicago
Sociologist Robert J. Sampson documents enduring neighborhood differences in Chicago.
John Briscoe discusses water as a platform for development (video)
Four Harvard students from four different disciplines discuss a summer spent in Pakistan investigating water-related issues.
Water Security Initiative trains a new generation of multitalented specialists
John Briscoe tackles water insecurity around the world.
Vanessa Williamson and Theda Skocpol study Tea Party conservatism
Theda Skocpol analyzes the politics and demographics of the Tea Party.
Joshua Greene studies the scientific basis for moral decision-making
Brains scans reveal that In moral decision-making, people rely on emotion to guide choices in some situations and rationality in others.
Paul Lawrence, Harvard Business School professor, dies at 89
The pioneering professor at Harvard Business School died November 1 at age 89.