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How to expand the US economy

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1079+ words) It's an essential insight about our world: Innovation drives economic growth. For the U. S. to thrive, it must keep innovating. But how, and in what areas? A new book co-authored by MIT faculty members focuses on six key areas where technology…...

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news. mit. edu > 2026 > failing-banks-flawed-fundamentals-emil-verner-0409

The flawed fundamentals of failing banks

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (608+ words) Bank runs are dramatic: Picture Depression-era footage of customers lined up, trying to get their deposits back. Or recall Lehmann Brothers emptying out in 2008 or Silicon Valley Bank collapsing in 2023. But what causes these runs in the first place? One…...