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Supporting nonpartisan economic policy research. Convening leaders from academia, government and business. Inspiring the next generation of economic experts. Learn more about SIEPR's mission and the people behind it.
What draws our scholars and students to economic policy?
“Economics helps you think about societal problems in ways that you wouldn’t otherwise,” says Senior Fellow Maria Polyakova. “Economics can seem technical, but it actually lets you tell a story.” 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. “AI makes my life more fun,” Ng said.
Mapping the maze where the IRS could find billions in unpaid taxes
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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More universities and colleges nationwide are offering courses in financial literacy. SIEPR's Annamaria Lusardi is a pioneer of the movement. Get the scoop via The New York Times.
January 10, 2025
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Trade, tariffs and treaties
A new book by Senior Fellow Alan O. Sykes offers a timely look at international trade law and its economic underpinnings.
January 10, 2025
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Q&A: A new report on “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work”
The report, requested by Congress and co-chaired by SIEPR’s Erik Brynjolfsson and Carnegie Mellon’s Tom Mitchell, examines workforce implications of AI.
December 13, 2024