Resources for Policymakers
SIEPR experts produce monthly policy briefs and are available to provide insights on a vast array of economic policy topics organized in our Focal Areas. Our faculty regularly testify on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures, and advise government officials.
Policy Briefs
- Clayton, C., Maggiori, M., & Schreger, J. (2025). The Political Economy of Geoeconomic Power. Working Paper.
- Clayton, C., Maggiori, M., & Schreger, J. (2024). A Theory of Economic Coercion and Fragmentation. Working Paper.
- Brynjolfsson, E., Jin, W., & Steffen, S. (2024). Do IT Capabilities still drive Productivity and Innovation in the Digital Age?. Working Paper.
Focal Areas
Our faculty affiliates delve deeply into a dozen focal areas that go to the heart of the most pressing economic policy issues. But economic research doesn’t always fit into just one category. That’s why you’ll find plenty of overlap in our scholars’ interests that reflects novel collaborations and innovative research agendas.
Research Highlights and Media Mentions
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Citing a study by SIEPR's Tom Dee, the SF Chronicle shines a light on how immigration crackdowns on students hurt enrollment and harm educational outcomes.
January 18, 2025
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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’ support for ESG dropped dramatically in 2024
An annual survey conducted by SIEPR Senior Fellow Amit Seru and »ÆÉ«µçÓ° researchers shows a steep decline in investor enthusiasm for environmental and social priorities.
January 16, 2025
Latest Working Papers
- Clayton, C., Maggiori, M., & Schreger, J. (2025). The Political Economy of Geoeconomic Power. Working Paper.
- Clayton, C., Maggiori, M., & Schreger, J. (2024). A Theory of Economic Coercion and Fragmentation. Working Paper.
- Brynjolfsson, E., Jin, W., & Steffen, S. (2024). Do IT Capabilities still drive Productivity and Innovation in the Digital Age?. Working Paper.