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Another payoff from trading stocks: Reducing political polarization
An experiment by senior fellow Saumitra Jha and his collaborators shows that investing — even when unprofitable — can be a lesson in building trust.
August 31, 2023
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Testing whether cash transfers alleviate housing insecurity
Faculty Fellow Adrienne Sabety is conducting an innovative experiment to see whether a cash assistance program for unhoused people will help alleviate homelessness.
August 22, 2023
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Gauging the ‘subscription economy’ boon to companies
Federal regulators want to make it easier for consumers to cancel auto-renewal subscriptions. New Stanford research indicates the financial stakes for consumers and businesses.
August 15, 2023
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What ‘Robot Hubs’ mean for the future of US manufacturing
New research by Senior Fellow Erik Brynjolfsson provides a first look at robot adoption and concentration in US manufacturing.
August 01, 2023
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Just how much do physicians earn — and why?
New research by Stanford health economist Maria Polyakova takes an in-depth look at how — and how much — physicians are paid in the United States.
July 27, 2023
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The economists’ guide to rehabilitating U.S. health care
Stanford’s Liran Einav has co-authored a new book that blends science, history, and common sense in proposing an extreme makeover of U.S. health care.
July 25, 2023
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The mythical tie between immigration and crime
Research by Stanford’s Ran Abramitzky and co-authors uncovers the most extensive evidence to date that immigrants are less likely to be imprisoned than U.S.-born individuals.
July 21, 2023
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Does it pay to link executive compensation to ESG goals?
Senior Fellow Stefan Reichelstein examines the rapid growth of “ESG pay” and its impact on the environmental, social and governance goals of firms.
July 19, 2023
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A novel prescription for combating drug shortages
As policymakers look to respond to an acute drug shortage in the U.S., an analysis of the generic drug market by SIEPR’s Lisa Ouellette suggests three possible reforms.
June 28, 2023
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When is it too late to give up control of your finances?
Senior Fellow Christopher Tonetti probes the gray area when older investors want to retain control of their finances but know the risks of hanging on too long.
May 30, 2023
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Marking 30 years of the Taylor rule
Scholars at a recent Hoover Institution conference reflected on the Taylor rule — from its first impact in the 1990s to today — and discussed ways to get the economy back on track.
May 30, 2023
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Surprising insights from a global study on perceptions of gender norms
SIEPR’s Alessandra Voena and her co-authors find a rift between what people believe and what they think others believe about certain policies meant to empower women.
May 17, 2023
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IRS confirms Stanford study of racial bias in audits
The IRS vows to take action after SIEPR’s Daniel Ho co-led a research team that found Black taxpayers are 3 to 5 times more likely to be audited.
May 15, 2023
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SIEPR’s David Chan wins 2023 ASHEcon Medal
The American Society of Health Economists is recognizing David Chan for his significant contributions to health economics research.
May 03, 2023
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Economic Report of the President shows scholars making a difference
President Biden’s recent analysis of the nation’s economic progress relies heavily on academic research, including studies by more than two dozen scholars.
May 03, 2023
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Lobell, Piazzesi elected to National Academy of Sciences
SIEPR's David Lobell and Monika Piazzesi are among seven Stanford faculty elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
May 03, 2023
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Social (in)Security: Now's the time to act
Social Security’s clock is ticking. At the Spring Policy Forum, top experts examined the program’s teetering finances and what happens next.
April 27, 2023
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When markets and politics collide, innovation may lose out
Rethinking antitrust policies: Senior Fellow Steven Callander shows how the threat of new competitors in regulated markets could stifle innovation.
April 19, 2023
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A new look at immigrants’ outsize contribution to innovation in the US
Senior Fellow Rebecca Diamond finds foreign-born inventors generate a disproportionate share of patents — and make their U.S.-born collaborators more productive.
April 14, 2023
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Many US banks face the same risks that brought down Silicon Valley Bank
A new analysis by Senior Fellow Amit Seru finds that $2.2 trillion in losses and nervous customers could spark more bank runs.
March 21, 2023