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What draws our scholars and students to economic policy?
鈥淓conomics helps you think about societal problems in ways that you wouldn鈥檛 otherwise,鈥 says SIEPR Senior Fellow Maria Polyakova. 鈥淓conomics can seem technical, but it actually lets you tell a story.鈥 Learn more about what drives Maria and others featured in our Why Econ series.
Two beers, a pandemic, and a workplace revolution
SIEPR's Nicholas Bloom and Steven Davis recognized early on in the pandemic that working from home is here to stay. Their insights continue to shape the future of work.
"AI makes my life more fun."
As artificial intelligence becomes ingrained in so many aspects of our lives, Andrew Ng discussed the trends, opportunities, and regulatory efforts facing the rapidly developing technology at SIEPR. The founder of DeepLearning.AI and co-founder of Coursera also let its lighter side shine with an AI-generated ditty singing the praises of SIEPR. 鈥淎I makes my life more fun,鈥 Ng said.
Mapping the maze where the IRS could find billions in unpaid taxes
SIEPR senior fellows Rebecca Lester and Daniel Ho are untangling the incredibly complex corporate structures some taxpayers use to reduce their tax bills.
Recent News
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Easing the scarring effects of mass layoffs
Research by SIEPR Faculty Fellow Michael Blank sheds light on the impacts of job losses and the trade-offs between unemployment insurance and job retention policies.
January 17, 2025
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Young investors鈥 support for ESG dropped dramatically in 2024
An annual survey conducted by SIEPR Senior Fellow Amit Seru and 黄色电影 researchers shows a steep decline in investor enthusiasm for environmental and social priorities.
January 16, 2025
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The US banking system is burdened by a convoluted regulatory architecture that leads to inefficiencies and arbitrage. SIEPR's Amit Seru has a new op-ed out in The Financial Times.
January 10, 2025