Resources for Policymakers
SIEPR experts produce monthly policy briefs and are available to provide insights on a vast array of economic policy topics organized in our Focal Areas. Our faculty regularly testify on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures, and advise government officials.
Policy Briefs
- Bernstein, J. ., & Posthumus, D. (2026). The way we were: Price-level shocks and consumers’ memories. Policy Brief.
- Gibbs, C., Brobst, C., Ninan, T., & Sanchez, A. (2026). The economics of the market for early childhood care and education in California. Policy Brief.
- Bernstein, J., Cummings, R., Mahoney, N., & McEntarfer, E. (2026). The U.S. economy in 2026: What to watch for. Policy Brief.
Focal Areas
Our faculty affiliates delve deeply into a dozen focal areas that go to the heart of the most pressing economic policy issues. But economic research doesn’t always fit into just one category. That’s why you’ll find plenty of overlap in our scholars’ interests that reflects novel collaborations and innovative research agendas.
Research Highlights and Media Mentions
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Stanford economist Charles Jones named to Federal Reserve task force
Jones, a SIEPR senior fellow, co-leads a group that will assess the economic impact of general-purpose technologies, including artificial intelligence, on productivity and jobs.
July 10, 2026
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Study: Lower-skilled workers earn more in an AI world
New research by Stanford economist Lukas Althoff finds that AI enables lower-skilled workers to compete for higher-paying jobs.
July 09, 2026
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Fax and telegram? New York’s archaic requirements get an A.I. overhaul.
In The New York Times, pioneering AI research methods by SIEPR Senior Fellow Daniel Ho and his Stanford RegLab team are featured in a story about a New York State initiative to cut through red tape across government agencies.
July 08, 2026
Latest Working Papers
- Kleinman, B., Liu, E., Redding, S., & Xu, D. (2026). International Trade in an Uncertain World. Working Paper.
- Althoff, L., & Reichardt, H. (2026). Task-Specific Technical Change and Comparative Advantage. Working Paper.
- Semken, C. (2026). The Marginal Impact of Emission Reductions: Estimates, Beliefs and Behavior. Working Paper.