Getting a deeper talent pool in state government
Rigid hiring requirements. Uncompetitive salaries. Aging workers. State governments face a workforce crisis that undermines efforts to address key issues such as climate change, cybersecurity and tech governance. SIEPR’s Daniel Ho and Anne Joseph O’Connell point to a federal “talent exchange” program that can serve as a model to alleviate problems with staffing shortages in state governments.
Victor Fuchs, pioneer of health economics, dies at 99
Fuchs’ influence and tireless devotion to the field of health care economics and the Stanford community spanned seven decades.
Financial literacy expert joins Stanford faculty as SIEPR senior fellow
Annamaria Lusardi has pioneered scholarship on personal finance education.
By the numbers
SIEPR offers a wide range of programs and fellowships to catalyze research on questions of lasting importance and train the next generation of economic policy scholars and leaders. Our programs are offered to people at all different stages in their careers including students, recent graduates, and research professionals.
The cost of not paying attention
Federal regulators want to make it easier for consumers to cancel auto-renewal subscriptions. New research from SIEPR's Liran Einav and Neale Mahoney indicates the financial stakes for consumers and businesses.
Recent News
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I.R.S. changes audit practice that discriminated against black taxpayers
Following research by SIEPR's Daniel Ho showing that black taxpayers are disproportionately audited, the I.R.S. has pledged to make the tax system more equitable.
September 18, 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 Stanford community spanned decades.
September 18, 2023
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Google turns to a steady old hand to fight antitrust charges
“Generally, antitrust laws take a dim view of agreements between competitors to divide up or not enter a market,” SIEPR's Greg Rosston told The New York Times.
September 06, 2023