INFLUENCING ECONOMIC POLICY

“I think public service was always in the cards for me.”

— Mehraan Keval, ’18

Meet Mehraan Keval, SIEPR’s first postgraduate fellow, as he explains what motivates him to work on Stockton’s universal basic income program that aims to alleviate poverty.

“If we can make policies better, that would be an incredible success. And I’m determined we do that.”

— Mark Duggan, SIEPR Director

Getting ready to graduate Stanford and begin his fellowship in Stockton, Mehraan discusses the expectations of his fellowship with Mark Duggan.

“We don’t know what works unless we measure it. And that’s where SIEPR can be very helpful.”

— Michael Tubbs, Stockton Mayor

Mehraan gets to work on Stockton’s universal basic income rollout, while the city’s mayor explains what he expects to learn from Mehraan's analysis of this policy experiment.

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SIEPR Summit highlights trade, tech and THC

March 12, 2019

Cyber threats lurking in our cell phones. Tectonic shifts in trade. The powerful rise of tech giants. And the not-so-thrilling aspects of marijuana regulation. As ominous as some of the topics were at the SIEPR Economic Summit, they are among some of today’s most pressing policy questions.

At SIEPR, Fed Chair says no need for rate adjustments

March 8, 2019

Speaking at the 2019 SIEPR Economic Summit, Jerome Powell reiterated how the interest rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee was going to stay patient.