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When racing to be first can backfire in science
Scientific research is a critical piece of R&D. Understanding what motivates scientists has important economic implications.
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“He’s just a normal dude”: SIEPR colleagues celebrate Guido Imbens
The SIEPR senior fellow earned the highest recognition in economics — and a round of heartfelt congratulations from his Stanford colleagues.
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For Black Americans, COVID-19 is quickly reversing crucial economic gains
Research co-authored by SIEPR’s Peter Klenow and Chad Jones measures the welfare gap between Black and white Americans and provides a way to analyze policies to narrow the divide.
January 12, 2022
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Fed unites left and right in warning it’s behind inflation curve
Will inflation decelerate as much as central bankers are forecasting? SIEPR's John Taylor, whose monetary-policy rule remains a guidepost for central bank, is cited by Bloomberg.
January 09, 2022
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Thursday, February 10, 2022 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST