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. Through conversations with thought leaders such as Jennifer Pahlka (above, with SIEPR Director Neale Mahoney) — and with larger events including our recent Policy Forum — we are convening the experts at the forefront of this moment in public policy.
An international sensation, with cultural twists
Working from home is a big hit in English-speaking countries. But not so much in Asia, according to a new global survey of employees.
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 our latest policy brief, co-authored by SIEPR's Adam Shaw and predoctoral fellow Daniel Posthumus.
Recent News
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An old-fashioned cure for fading trust in government
Bloomberg Opinion highlights new research from SIEPR Senior Fellow Michael Boskin finding that economic factors, like inflation and per capita GDP, determine levels of trust in government more than anything else.
December 04, 2025
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Cutting through the AI noise
There’s a lot of speculation about how AI will reshape the U.S. economy. A recent SIEPR Policy Forum convened experts to delve into what’s actually happening and what’s coming next.
December 04, 2025
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A wealthy New Jersey town’s empty firehouse shows strain of fixing housing crisis
SIEPR director Neale Mahoney, in a Bloomberg feature, talks about how the 'abundance' movement is gaining traction nationwide and across the political spectrum.
November 20, 2025