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
- Mahoney, N., McEntarfer, E., & Wahal, K. (2026). What is really happening to jobs? Separating AI hype from reality. Policy Brief.
- 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.
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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Trump may not be entirely wrong about A.I.
The New York Times cites a new SIEPR Policy Brief on AI and its workforce impacts in an opinion column on whether the technology will prove disruptive or destructive.
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Bessent says the U.S. can grow its way out of the debt crunch. What would it take?
Joshua Rauh, SIEPR senior fellow, tells the Wall Street Journal that reforming Social Security and Medicare is crucial to addressing the country's fiscal problems.
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Crypto fans say stablecoins are good for the dollar. The truth is more complicated
Bloomberg Businessweek turns to Amit Seru, SIEPR senior fellow, for insights into the likelihood that stablecoins will drive demand for U.S. Treasury bonds and, in the process, bring down interest rates.
Latest Working Papers
- Hartley, J., Jolevski, F., Melo, V., & Moore, B. (2026). Job Loss Fears in the First Years of Generative Artificial Intelligence. Working Paper.
- Light, J., Moore, G., & Thau, S. (2026). The Political Content of College Courses. Working Paper.
- Chen, Y., Li, H., Meng, L., Qiu, X., & Yang, Q. (2026). Directional AI Advice: Experimental Evidence from Healthcare. Working Paper.