David Cutler

Lower health care costs may last

A slowdown in the growth of U.S. health care costs could mean a savings of as much as $770 billion on Medicare spending over the next decade, Harvard economists say.

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Win for Obama, but no let-up in debate

The U.S. Supreme Court decision on Thursday upholding the basis of national health care reform is far from the last word on the topic, Harvard faculty members said, and merely raises the curtain on act two: November’s general election.

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A boost to international learning

Eight faculty led programs designed to give students international experience have received grants from the President’s Innovation Fund for International Experiences.

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