In 1989, the MIT Commission on Industrial Productivity produced the Made in America report. One of the recommendations of Made in America was to establish the Industrial Performance Center (IPC) to carry on the interdisciplinary investigations of industrial productivity, innovation, and competitiveness that the Commission had begun. Established in 1991, with the help of a major grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the IPC has brought together faculty and students from all five MIT Schools in research collaborations on industry. Since its inception, the faculty, students and affiliates of the IPC have produced numerous books, articles, papers and other publications that have advanced the understanding of strategic, technological, and organizational developments in a broad range of industries.
Article | October 9, 2023
How American Adults Obtain Work Skills: Results of a New National Survey
Employer-provided training is an important determinant of economic outcomes, yet our understanding of its extent and distribution is well out of date—with the most recent national survey being from 2008. This article updates our understanding of employer-provided training.
Book | January 22, 2019
Securing Prosperity, The American Labor Market: How It Has Changed and What to Do About It
We live in an age of economic paradox. The dynamism of America’s economy is astounding — the country’s industries are the most productive in the world and spin off new products and ideas at a bewildering pace. Yet Americans feel deeply uneasy about their economic future.
Book | January 22, 2019
Broken Ladders: Managerial Careers in the New Economy
Broken Ladders reports on the employment security, advancement prospects, skills, and wages of managers in a wide range of firms and industries.