From The Economist March 16, 2019 Harris Public Policy Assistant Professor Ingvil Gaarder Research by Harris Public Policy Assistant Professor Ingvil Gaarder was featured in The Economist as a key basis for new work on workplace productivity. "That study found that the internet made it easier for them to do 'non-routine abstract tasks' such as problem-solving, while allowing the company to automate routine tasks and replace unskilled workers," the columnist wrote, connecting the work to new research on the effects of internet access in the workplace. Full coverage available at The Economist. Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States
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