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.
Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.
Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.
Alexander Heffner Interviews Republican and Democratic Politicians
Alexander Heffner ’12 plumbs the state of democracy.
Harvard Hosts Second “Climate Action Week”
Can urgent questions facing the world’s prime polluting industries be addressed through politics and policy?
Relabeling Medical Definitions for Obesity in the United States
For obesity patients, improved treatments and a nuanced understanding of the disease may lead to better health.
by Chris Berdik
When to Arrest Protesters
Should civil disobedience merit a police response?
Harvard Radcliffe Institute Announces 2024-2025 Fellows
Scholars will pursue interdisciplinary research on climate change, the Supreme Court, and more.
AI @ Harvard
Harvard symposium assesses the new technology.
How Does Hate Spread?
Harvard symposium probes antisemitic, Islamophobic sentiments
The Danger of Climate Tipping Points
Harvard researchers are developing response capability for a climate emergency.
The Dark History Behind Chocolate
A Harvard course on the politics and culture of food