Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR)
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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.
Understanding the Abundance Agenda
As discussions of "abundance" enter the policy discourse, SIEPR is taking an evidence-based approach to understanding how governments at all levels can boost the supply of housing, energy, and infrastructure. Dialogues with experts such as Jennifer Pahlka (above, with SIEPR Director Neale Mahoney) — and deep dives during our larger forums — are catalyzing important insights.
Cutting through the AI noise
There’s a lot of speculation about how AI will reshape the U.S. economy. And the hype swings from doomsday to utopia. At our Fall Policy Forum, SIEPR lined up thought leaders who are shaping policy, including the "godmother of AI" and U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, to delve into what’s actually happening and what’s coming next. Read our recap here and click below to get a glimpse into the event.
What draws our scholars and students to economic policy?
Priyanka Parikh became a SIEPR predoc to explore life as a researcher. After fully immersing herself in economic policy research, she realized she wanted to train as a health economist. Learn more about what drives Priyanka and others featured in our Why Econ series.
The US budget math is looking dangerous
Cries over a potential U.S. debt crisis have grown over the years. Now the danger is real, says Jared Bernstein, a Distinguished Policy Fellow at SIEPR. He explains why and breaks down the budget math in this policy brief, co-authored by SIEPR's Adam Shaw and predoctoral fellow Daniel Posthumus.
Recent News
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America’s à la carte economy is making everyone feel poorer
Bloomberg features insights from Neale Mahoney, SIEPR's director, on the rise of consumer "drip pricing" and the distorted incentives the now-popular practice gives companies.
January 14, 2026
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Study: Public preschool aids in developmental, learning-related diagnoses
New research by SIEPR scholars Adrienne Sabety and Maya Rossin-Slater shows how early exposure to public preschool benefits low-income children with behavioral and developmental conditions.
January 13, 2026
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Will Trump implement his $2000 stimulus checks for Americans in 2026? Here’s the latest.
Ryan Cummings, SIEPR chief of staff, describes in Time.com some core challenges behind President Trump's pledge to pay most Americans a portion of the money raised by U.S. tariffs.
January 07, 2026
