Money and Finance

An enormous rise in disability payments may complicate debt-reduction efforts. The Economist quotes SIEPR's Mark Duggan.

An article in The Financial Times showcases the influence of research on decisions and innovation. A paper by SIEPR's Amit Seru on interest rates is cited as the "most downloaded."

A new episode of NPR's Planet Money podcast features an interview with SIEPR's Neale Mahoney. Learn about the subscription economy and how the government is helping to regulate it.

Today's issue of The Wall Street Journal cites research on social security benefits and inflation by incoming SIEPR Director Neale Mahoney.

ABC News quotes incoming SIEPR Director Neale Mahoney, arguing inflation concerns are starting to recede.

Incoming SIEPR Director Neale Mahoney is featured on a recent KQED segment covering a new California bill that makes it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions.

A new Wall Street Journal article quotes Gopi Shah Goda on tax incentives to encourage retirees to work.

Research on debt forgiveness by SIEPR's Neale Mahoney shows tackling poverty with cash is ineffective. Learn more in The Washington Post.

With an interest rate cut on the horizon, a new piece in The New Yorker overviews voter sentiments amid a tumultuous political climate. SIEPR's Neale Mahoney is quoted.

A new article published by The Hill references the Taylor Rule, which ties interest rates to inflation and economic growth, and was developed by SIEPR's John Taylor.

 “Medical debt is a dark corner in the U.S. healthcare system, and shining a light on it can be “a strong disinfectant,” SIEPR’s Neale Mahoney tells "The Los Angeles Times."

SIEPR Senior Fellow and Nobel Prize winner Alvin Roth discusses the pros and cons of time banking on a recent episode of the podcast "Freakonomics."

Cites a study led by SIEPR's Scott Rozelle, looking at how Chinese citizens view meritocracy.

Politicians must resist the temptation of using a recession to tick off costly wish list items, writes SIEPR's Michael Boskin for Project Syndicate.

SIEPR's Matteo Maggiori speaks on Bloomberg: The China Show about making the yuan a global currency.

Financial Times cites a new working paper from SIEPR's Luigi Pistaferri, surveying Europeans' willingness to quit their jobs or stop looking for a new job.