Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR)
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"Evidence matters. And it can shift policy in a positive direction."
A new podcast from SIEPR
What if you could walk Stanford’s campus alongside leading minds as they unpack the ideas shaping the economy, business and public policy? Introducing Econ To Go, where Stanford economics meets your everyday life — served with a side of coffee. The video podcast series launches on Feb. 24!
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 a recent Policy Forum, the "godmother of AI" and U.S. Senator Mark Kelly joined other policy experts and business leaders for deep discussions into what’s actually happening and what’s coming next.
Read our recap here and watch the highlights.
How to fix California's child care crunch
A SIEPR policy brief outlines the economic cost of California’s broken child care market and sheds light on the public investment needed for a universal child care program. Reforms, the researchers find, would not only fix the market but also generate enough returns to exceed upfront costs.
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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Why Washington is hamstrung on protecting workers from AI
Erik Brynjolfsson, SIEPR senior fellow, tells Politico that politicians can't "just sit back and watch" as AI rattles workers; says he's advised lawmakers from both parties who are working on bipartisan AI legislation.
March 08, 2026
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The brutal metric companies are using to show their AI bets are justified
Business Insider quotes Michael Blank, SIEPR faculty fellow, explaining how CEOs are using layoffs to signal to investors that their AI investments are paying off (and how a weak labor market means they can easily refill positions AI can’t replace).
February 28, 2026
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Mario Draghi, influential EU economist, receives 2026 SIEPR Prize
The former president of the European Central Bank is recognized for his career in shaping economic policy, including leading the euro bloc through its 2010s debt crisis.
February 26, 2026
