Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR)
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Supporting nonpartisan economic policy research. Convening leaders from academia, government and business. Inspiring the next generation of economic experts. Learn more about SIEPR's mission and the people behind it.
Understanding the Abundance Agenda
As discussions of "abundance" enter the policy discourse, SIEPR is taking an evidence-based approach to understanding how governments at all levels can boost the supply of housing, energy, and infrastructure. Through conversations with thought leaders such as Jennifer Pahlka (above, with SIEPR Director Neale Mahoney) — and with larger events including our recent Policy Forum — we are convening the experts at the forefront of this moment in public policy.
An international sensation, with cultural twists
Working from home is a big hit in English-speaking countries. But not so much in Asia, according to a new global survey of employees.
What draws our scholars and students to economic policy?
Priyanka Parikh became a SIEPR predoc to explore life as a researcher. After fully immersing herself in economic policy research, she realized she wanted to train as a health economist. Learn more about what drives Priyanka and others featured in our Why Econ series.
The US budget math is looking dangerous
Cries over a potential U.S. debt crisis have grown over the years. Now the danger is real, says Jared Bernstein, a Distinguished Policy Fellow at SIEPR. He explains why and breaks down the budget math in our latest policy brief, co-authored by SIEPR's Adam Shaw and predoctoral fellow Daniel Posthumus.
Recent News
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Why more public pensions are taking a chance on alternative investments
SIEPR Faculty Fellow Juliane Begenau examines why public retirement plans have shifted more money to “risky” assets like private equity and hedge funds. In a word: advisors.
July 24, 2025
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What economics can teach foreign-policy types
The Economist features work by SIEPR's Matteo Maggiori into how countries like the U.S. and China are using economic coercion to achieve geopolitical goals.
July 24, 2025
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Debt reckoning: Has the Treasury market started to crack?
Harper's Magazine features insights from SIEPR's Hanno Lustig on why investors may be souring on Treasuries, which have long been considered the world's safest asset.
July 18, 2025
