Work
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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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The wide-ranging economic consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade
SIEPR Senior Fellow Luigi Pistaferri explains how the greatest burden of abortion restrictions will likely fall onto low-income women and minorities.
July 18, 2022
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Overturning myths about immigration
In a new book, SIEPR Senior Fellow Ran Abramitzky and his co-author trace millions of immigrant lives to understand how they – and their children – thrived in the United States.
June 01, 2022
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Gentzkow, Imbens elected to National Academy of Sciences
SIEPR’s Matthew Gentzkow and Guido Imbens are among eight Stanford faculty newly elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
May 17, 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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Stanford’s Daniel Ho appointed to the Biden administration’s National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee
Daniel Ho will advise on national AI policies — from competitiveness to workforce implications and societal impacts.
April 21, 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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Q&A: The benefits and limitations of paid family leave
SIEPR’s Maya Rossin-Slater discusses how paid family leave is not a “silver bullet” for advancing gender equality but is beneficial for health, well-being and financial stability.
March 09, 2022
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The five-day workweek Is dying
“The number of person-days in the office is never going back to pre-pandemic average, ever," says SIEPR's Nick Bloom. Read more about the remote work revolution via The Atlantic.
February 23, 2022
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Op-Ed: Work life will never be the same. We need some in-person days and some remote
"The pandemic is the biggest shock to American working life since the shift to military production during WWII," writes SIEPR's Nick Bloom for The Los Angeles Times.
February 08, 2022
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Gearing up for policy challenges in 2022
Three SIEPR senior fellows on three important policy issues this year.
January 24, 2022
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Work from home is becoming a permanent part of how jobs are done
Data show we can expect 30% to 40% of workdays to be remote, long after the pandemic is over, reports Bloomberg News. Research by SIEPR's Nick Bloom is cited.
January 18, 2022
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Podcast: Work from home, get spied on by your boss
In this podcast by the Los Angeles Times, SIEPR's Nick Bloom shines a light on the emergence of employee surveillance technology in the age of remote work.
January 12, 2022
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A Stanford economist who studies remote work says half of all workers will make this big change in 2022
Research by SIEPR's in-house productivity expert, Nick Bloom, suggests we can predict exactly how pandemic-induced workplace changes will pan out in 2022. Learn more via INC.
January 08, 2022
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The China tightrope — and other trade developments that will define 2022
As the international economy evolves, research by SIEPR's Nick Bloom explains how hybrid work models may alleviate pressure on the U.S. labor market. More via The Hill.
January 07, 2022
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The price of fuel & fun: Study on purchasing power highlights income segregation across U.S. cities
SIEPR's Rebecca Diamond examines the significance of everyday household expenses across the U.S.
December 06, 2021
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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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CBO director meets with SIEPR scholars, students
CBO director meets with SIEPR scholars, students
November 12, 2021
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Stanford forum explores promises, pitfalls of basic income
Stanford forum explores promises, pitfalls of basic income
November 10, 2021