Money and Finance
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The US bank system is more fragile than you’d think, reports the Financial Times in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse. Research by SIEPR's Amit Seru is cited.
March 14, 2023
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Lawrence Summers on the U.S. economy: “I’m apprehensive”
At the 2023 Economic Summit, the renowned former policymaker and pioneering scholar reflected on a range of pressing economic issues.
March 09, 2023
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The Fed’s Thomas Barkin: It’s the “oscillating economy”
In a speech at the 2023 Economic Summit, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond president explained why the inflation fight is far from over.
March 09, 2023
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The secret to the dollar’s success? Nope, it’s not trade.
New research by scholars finds countries that want to “dedollarize” must find a currency that matches the greenback’s extraordinary liquidity.
February 24, 2023
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Q&A: How pandemic savings are ‘trickling up’ to the super-rich
SIEPR’s Adrien Auclert shows how the surge in savings by US households during the pandemic is exacerbating wealth inequality — and likely complicating efforts to tame inflation.
February 16, 2023
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Biden nominee for IRS commissioner was asked today, at his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing, about Black taxpayer research by SIEPR's Dan Ho. More via The Hill.
February 15, 2023
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"Capping the maximum benefit is a promising step toward solvency," writes Policy Fellow Andrew Biggs in his latest Wall Street Journal feature.
February 15, 2023
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Research by SIEPR's Nick Bloom shows Manhattan workers are spending ~$12.4 billion less per year due to the work-from-home revolution, reports Bloomberg.
February 13, 2023
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Tax avoidance has become a key part of IPO planning
Faculty Fellow Rebecca Lester reveals many soon-to-be public companies are already one step ahead of the tax collector.
February 08, 2023
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Top economic policy challenges for 2023
No crystal balls. No reading tea leaves. Just a research-based look ahead to some undoubtedly huge economic issues.
January 05, 2023
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Q&A with John Cochrane: The pain of a recession and agony of stagnation
While recessions are difficult, they are temporary, says Stanford economist John Cochrane. What is more painful is long-term economic slowdown and stagnation.
December 08, 2022
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The ESG generation gap: Millennials and boomers split on their investing goals
SIEPR’s Amit Seru and Stephen Haber, and their collaborators find younger investors are more willing to put money behind environmental and social goals — even if it’s costlier.
November 15, 2022
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“We have strengths and a lot of different sectors, it’s not just technology," SIEPR's Irena Asmundson says of California's growing economy. More via The Los Angeles Times.
November 02, 2022
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All about taxes: The policies everyone loves to hate
The Policy Forum on taxation convened top policymakers, business leaders, and academics for an in-depth discussion on how to make the system more equitable and efficient.
November 02, 2022
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World Bank President David Malpass discusses the crisis facing development
Speaking at SIEPR, the leader of the World Bank warns of challenges ahead for developing countries.
September 28, 2022
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Amid COVID-19’s fallout, Prize winner Ben Bernanke discusses how monetary policy has evolved
The former Fed chair was recognized for his contributions to economic policy.
September 24, 2022
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What causes inflation? SIEPR’s John Taylor explains
Monetary policy is a major cause of the increase in inflation, says Stanford economist John Taylor.
September 06, 2022
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China plans to have its currency rival the dollar. A new study assesses its prospects.
Senior Fellow Matteo Maggiori is tracking China's push to internationalize its currency and says it's "a viable contender."
August 19, 2022
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Senior Fellow Matteo Maggiori wins Bernácer Prize
Stanford finance professor Matteo Maggiori is recognized for “influential research.”
August 08, 2022
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Investors beware: Crooked financial advisors can slip through regulatory cracks
SIEPR’s Colleen Honigsberg looks at how loopholes in regulatory monitoring of financial advisors allow bad actors to stay in the business.
July 20, 2022