COVID-19
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More people want to work from home but remote job postings are declining
Although some workers enjoyed remote options pre-Covid we have the pandemic to thank for accelerating that trend by ~30 years. Research by SIEPR's Nick Bloom is cited.
October 26, 2022
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Libraries can unite a lonely, divided nation
Cites work by SIEPR's Nick Bloom, estimates that roughly 20% of workdays will be done remotely in the future. Read more via Bloomberg.
October 26, 2022
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Fear of catching Covid has cost US economy $250 billion this year
“Long Social Distancing and its effects are likely to persist for many months or years," SIEPR's Nick Bloom explains. Read more via Bloomberg.
October 25, 2022
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Math scores fell in nearly every state, and reading dipped on National Exam
Results from the “nation’s report card” offer the most definitive picture yet of the pandemic’s devastating impact on students. SIEPR’s Sean Reardon is quoted.
October 24, 2022
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Americans Reclaim 60 Million Commuting Hours in Remote-Work Perk
Although many companies are asking workers to return to the office post-pandemic, research by SIEPR's Nick Bloom shows 15% of workers are remote, while 30% are hybrid.
October 18, 2022
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Study finds ‘substantial’ costs on workers with severe COVID-19 illnesses
Research led by SIEPR’s Gopi Shah Goda estimates that at least 500,000 Americans are not working today because of the lingering consequences of their COVID-19 illnesses.
September 12, 2022
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White House’s chief economist discusses U.S. economy’s headwinds at SIEPR event
Cecilia Rouse, Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, addressed policies to fuel long-term economic growth.
April 28, 2022
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Nicholas Bloom awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
Economist Nicholas Bloom, a SIEPR senior fellow, wins prestigious fellowship for his ongoing research on the work-from-home evolution, management practices and uncertainty.
April 21, 2022
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Using Trump endorsements to move the needle on COVID-19 vaccines
SIEPR’s Brad Larsen and his colleagues ran an experiment showing a compilation of interviews with Donald Trump recommending the COVID shots, leading to a vaccination uptick.
April 04, 2022
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SIEPR Economic Summit highlights policy challenges — and solutions — from the pandemic
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Sal Khan and Lisa Su were among the speakers who gave insightful perspectives into tough economic issues rippling across society.
March 10, 2022
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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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Paid family leave support grew during COVID-19, Stanford study finds
Paid family leave support grew during COVID-19, Stanford study finds
November 17, 2021
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Policy Forum: Contrasting economic policy in California and Texas
SIEPR’s fall Policy Forum went beyond the rhetoric of the rivalry between the Golden and Lone Star states to provide a closer examination and lively discussion.
September 27, 2021
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Wave goodbye to the handshake?
The Economist asks, will the business world's most common greeting go out of style in a post-pandemic world? SIEPR's Nick Bloom chimes in.
September 25, 2021
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As more Californians head to Texas, how do the states really stack up?
As the debate about California-to-Texas migration pits low-cost, anti-regulation Texas against higher-income, socially liberal California, San Francisco Chronicle cites [...]
September 24, 2021
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Companies use overtime to solve worker shortages. That may cost them more workers.
As companies struggle to fill open positions, current employees face pressure to log more hours. “People won’t put up with it indefinitely,” warns SIEPR's Nick Bloom.
September 18, 2021
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How a Stanford collaboration with local entities helped address COVID-19 health disparities
Using data science and machine learning concepts, SIEPR Senior Fellow Daniel Ho and a team of Stanford researchers identified disparities in COVID-19 testing.
August 27, 2021
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A majority of Americans think children will be financially worse off than their parents, survey finds
A survey by Pew Research reveals the Covid-19 pandemic has made parents pessimistic about their children’s future [...]
July 21, 2021
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Winners and losers of the work-from-home revolution
Spoiler alert: Research by SIEPR's Nick Bloom indicates who will be the post-pandemic winners (high-income workers) and losers (downtown landlords).
June 14, 2021
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How can more COVID-19 vaccines be made available?
“Billion wise, trillion foolish”: Expanding vaccine-production infrastructure could have saved the global economy almost $5 trillion, according to research by SIEPR's Susan Athey.
May 15, 2021