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Research by SIEPR’s Grant Miller focused on girls in Malaysia, one of the first low-income countries to provide modern contraceptives on a large scale.

A new big data patent analysis by SIEPR’s Amit Seru shows that innovation bursts in the 1800s had greater social impact.

The findings by SIEPR Senior Fellow Sean Reardon come from a new analysis of data from all public school districts in the United States.

Raj Chetty's latest research shows how key factors behind who becomes an inventor are coming up short for women, minorities and children from low-income families.

To charter or not to charter? Is equity in education the new coconut water? How far are we from closing achievement gaps?

SIEPR's Amit Seru finds that Obama’s 2009 mortgage-modification program would have helped 70% more homeowners if lenders had been better organized.

It was an endearing and enlightening day on the life of Kenneth Arrow.

In addition to sharing his insights on Hurricane Harvey and the national economy, Rob Kaplan met with a group of »ÆÉ«µçÓ° students for a discussion about economic policy.

Just as visiting researchers are settling in for the current academic year, SIEPR is also accepting applications for those interested in the 2018-19 Young Scholars program.

The start of the academic year is here, and an inaugural group of 28 predoctoral fellows and research assistants at SIEPR is all set for a rigorous journey ahead.

Shai Bernstein explored the impact of private equity firms during the financial crisis of 2008 and found they appeared to be helpful rather than harmful amid the economic turmoil.

SIEPR's Anat Admati skewers a few fallacies often advanced by politicians and regulators.

SIEPR's Mark Duggan and Gopi Shah Goda talk about their latest research showing that the Affordable Care Act is not hurting the workforce, despite claims by the law's critics.

A new study by SIEPR’s Susan Athey shows a disconnect between what people say they want and what they actually do when it comes to protecting privacy.

Online platforms like Yelp are brimming with information; Michael Luca says the time is ripe for economists and policymakers to tap these treasure troves of data [...]

SIEPR’s Raj Chetty and David Grusky are influencing government policy and practice with revelations about inequality. Find out how in this »ÆÉ«µçÓ° Magazine feature.

Despite improvements in education and social mobility, "profound racial and ethnic inequalities" still exist, and are sometimes even increasing.

The prize recognizes the best student-written working paper, which this year focused on the effects of unconventional monetary policy.

Modern-day inventors — even those in the league of Steve Jobs — will have a tough time measuring up to the productivity of the Thomas Edisons of the past.

OMB Director Mick Mulvaney discussed economic growth, entitlements, health care and a fiery presidential tweet.