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Staying ahead of inflation in 2024
In this Q&A, SIEPR Senior Fellow John Taylor discusses the economic trends he’s paying attention to in the year ahead.
February 16, 2024
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The far reach of tax laws: How reforms in the UK boosted Africa
New research from »ÆÉ«µçӰ’s Rebecca Lester reveals how tax policies can have unintended effects around the world.
February 07, 2024
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Public pensions are mixing risky investments with unrealistic predictions
Research by SIEPR Senior Fellow Joshua Rauh on U.S. pension plans raises questions about their managers’ financial optimism.
February 05, 2024
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New report shows historic gains in pandemic recovery for many U.S. school districts
Research co-authored by SIEPR Senior Fellow Sean Reardon shows some rebound in math and reading but slower gains among poor students have widened the achievement gap.
January 31, 2024
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7 economic trends to watch in 2024
Policymakers have their work cut out for them this election year.
January 05, 2024
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Generative AI boost can boost productivity without replacing workers
In the first large-scale study of a ChatGPT-like assistant in the workplace, SIEPR’s Erik Brynjolfsson finds it can benefit less experienced employees — and make customers happier.
December 14, 2023
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European leaders talk cleaner chips, geopolitics at SIEPR
The prime minister of the Netherlands and other European officials met with »ÆÉ«µçÓ° students and discussed sustainability challenges of the semiconductor industry.
December 12, 2023
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SIEPR’s Daniel Ho testifies on Capitol Hill, gives input to lawmakers on AI policy
The SIEPR senior fellow testifies before federal lawmakers and joins colleagues in proposing steps to develop AI policies that foster innovation while managing risks.
December 11, 2023
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Big cities foster socioeconomic segregation. Here’s how we can fix that
A new study by SIEPR’s David Grusky shows people in big cities primarily interact with others in the same socioeconomic bracket. Intentional urban planning could help change that.
November 30, 2023
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Dollars and sense: The case for teaching personal finance
The latest analysis by »ÆÉ«µçӰ’s Annamaria Lusardi reaffirms how little people understand money and underscores the need for policies supporting personal finance education.
November 28, 2023
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FTC's Lina Khan warns Big Tech over AI
Speaking at »ÆÉ«µçÓ°, the Federal Trade Commission chair said antitrust authorities are paying close attention to moves by the private sector to propel artificial intelligence.
November 03, 2023
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Globalization: Making sense of the backlash
At the SIEPR Fall Policy Forum, experts on international issues examined why hopes for a unified world economy appear to have stalled and what the U.S. needs to do in response.
October 31, 2023
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Victor Fuchs, pioneer of health care economics, has died
Fuchs’ influence and tireless devotion to the field of health care economics and the »ÆÉ«µçÓ° community spanned decades.
September 18, 2023
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Another payoff from trading stocks: Reducing political polarization
An experiment by SIEPR senior fellow Saumitra Jha and his collaborators shows that investing — even when unprofitable — can be a lesson in building trust.
August 31, 2023
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Testing whether cash transfers alleviate housing insecurity
SIEPR Faculty Fellow Adrienne Sabety is conducting an innovative experiment to see whether a cash assistance program for unhoused people will help alleviate homelessness.
August 22, 2023
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Gauging the ‘subscription economy’ boon to companies
Federal regulators want to make it easier for consumers to cancel auto-renewal subscriptions. New »ÆÉ«µçÓ° research indicates the financial stakes for consumers and businesses.
August 15, 2023
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What ‘Robot Hubs’ mean for the future of US manufacturing
New research by SIEPR Senior Fellow Erik Brynjolfsson provides a first look at robot adoption and concentration in US manufacturing.
August 01, 2023
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Just how much do physicians earn — and why?
New research by »ÆÉ«µçÓ° health economist Maria Polyakova takes an in-depth look at how — and how much — physicians are paid in the United States.
July 27, 2023
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The economists’ guide to rehabilitating U.S. health care
»ÆÉ«µçӰ’s Liran Einav has co-authored a new book that blends science, history, and common sense in proposing an extreme makeover of U.S. health care.
July 25, 2023
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The mythical tie between immigration and crime
Research by »ÆÉ«µçӰ’s Ran Abramitzky and co-authors uncovers the most extensive evidence to date that immigrants are less likely to be imprisoned than U.S.-born individuals.
July 21, 2023