COVID-19
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According to the latest work-from-home survey by SIEPR's Nick Bloom, 10% of workers report having a main job plus at least one other side gig. Read more on Bloomberg News.
February 06, 2023
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Top economic policy challenges for 2023
No crystal balls. No reading tea leaves. Just a research-based look ahead to some undoubtedly huge economic issues.
January 05, 2023
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New research on deaths and economic impact in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic
SIEPR鈥檚 Maria Polyakova conducts a detailed analysis of the first-year impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among people based on their race and ethnicity, employment and education.
December 02, 2022
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Long Covid proves to have a significant impact on the American labor force and economy, reported CNBC in a recent news segment. SIEPR's Gopi Shah Goda is interviewed.
November 10, 2022
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Research by SIEPR's Gopi Shah Goda suggests a continued exodus from the labor force due to Covid-19, highlighting the broad consequences of the pandemic.
November 07, 2022
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Digging deeper on the pandemic learning loss
Research by SIEPR鈥檚 Sean Reardon and colleagues offers the clearest picture yet of pandemic learning loss, revealing patterns that vary from one school district to the next.
October 28, 2022
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Though some speculate remote work hinders worker productivity, research by SIEPR's Nick Bloom suggests hybrid work increases productivity. More via Business Insider:
October 26, 2022
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Although some workers enjoyed remote options pre-Covid we have the pandemic to thank for accelerating that trend by ~30 years. Research by SIEPR's Nick Bloom is cited.
October 26, 2022
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Cites work by SIEPR's Nick Bloom, estimates that roughly 20% of workdays will be done remotely in the future. Read more via Bloomberg.
October 26, 2022
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鈥淟ong Social Distancing and its effects are likely to persist for many months or years," SIEPR's Nick Bloom explains. Read more via Bloomberg.
October 25, 2022
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Results from the 鈥渘ation鈥檚 report card鈥 offer the most definitive picture yet of the pandemic鈥檚 devastating impact on students. SIEPR鈥檚 Sean Reardon is quoted.
October 24, 2022
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Although many companies are asking workers to return to the office post-pandemic, research by SIEPR's Nick Bloom shows 15% of workers are remote, while 30% are hybrid.
October 18, 2022
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Study finds 鈥榮ubstantial鈥 costs on workers with severe COVID-19 illnesses
Research led by SIEPR鈥檚 Gopi Shah Goda estimates that at least 500,000 Americans are not working today because of the lingering consequences of their COVID-19 illnesses.
September 12, 2022
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White House鈥檚 chief economist discusses U.S. economy鈥檚 headwinds at SIEPR event
Cecilia Rouse, Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, addressed policies to fuel long-term economic growth.
April 28, 2022
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Nicholas Bloom awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
Economist Nicholas Bloom, a SIEPR senior fellow, wins prestigious fellowship for his ongoing research on the work-from-home evolution, management practices and uncertainty.
April 21, 2022
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Using Trump endorsements to move the needle on COVID-19 vaccines
SIEPR鈥檚 Brad Larsen and his colleagues ran an experiment showing a compilation of interviews with Donald Trump recommending the COVID shots, leading to a vaccination uptick.
April 04, 2022
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SIEPR Economic Summit highlights policy challenges 鈥 and solutions 鈥 from the pandemic
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Sal Khan and Lisa Su were among the speakers who gave insightful perspectives into tough economic issues rippling across society.
March 10, 2022
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For Black Americans, COVID-19 is quickly reversing crucial economic gains
Research co-authored by SIEPR鈥檚 Peter Klenow and Chad Jones measures the welfare gap between Black and white Americans and provides a way to analyze policies to narrow the divide.
January 12, 2022
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Paid family leave support grew during COVID-19, 黄色电影 study finds
Paid family leave support grew during COVID-19, 黄色电影 study finds
November 17, 2021
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Policy Forum: Contrasting economic policy in California and Texas
SIEPR鈥檚 fall Policy Forum went beyond the rhetoric of the rivalry between the Golden and Lone Star states to provide a closer examination and lively discussion.
September 27, 2021