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 social sciences dean Kosslyn moves to Stanford center
The cognitive psychologist will become director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford.
New Study Finds Long-Lasting Influence of Early Education
Kindergarten teachers and class sizes can affect adult outcomes, researchers discover.
Study Finds Effects of Holocaust on Russian Economy and Politics
The Russian regions that lost the most Jews have shown slower economic growth and resistance to political reform, a new study finds.
Jeannie Suk advocates copyright protection for fashion designers' work
Should U.S. fashion designers enjoy the same copyright protection as fellow creative artists—and their European counterparts?
The United States bubble economy and lessons from Japan
Prospects for American economic recovery—and cautionary lessons from Japan
Social scientists aim to name—and solve—their fields’ biggest questions.
Social scientists aim to name—and solve—their fields’ biggest questions.
Matthew Nock Appointed Professor of Psychology
Clinical psychologist noted for studies of self-injury and suicidal behavior in young adults
Economists Publish Report on Financial Regulation Reform
"The Squam Lake Report" endorses some aspects of pending legislation, and offers different solutions in other areas.
Harvard Headlines: George Church profiled; an oil spill turns eyes to regulation
As an oil spill captures the world's attention, Daniel Carpenter's work on regulation becomes timely. Plus, a profile of molecular genetics pioneer George Church.
Articles on Esther Duflo, Shing-Tung Yau, and cancer drug discovery
Our news roundup includes articles on Shing-Tung Yao, Esther Duflo, and cancer drug discovery efforts with Harvard Medical School links.