What draws our scholars and students to economic policy?
鈥淓conomics helps you think about societal problems in ways that you wouldn鈥檛 otherwise,鈥 says SIEPR Senior Fellow Maria Polyakova. 鈥淓conomics can seem technical, but it actually lets you tell a story.鈥 Learn more about what drives Maria and others featured in our Why Econ series.
"AI makes my life more fun."
As artificial intelligence becomes ingrained in so many aspects of our lives, Andrew Ng discussed the trends, opportunities, and regulatory efforts facing the rapidly developing technology at SIEPR. The founder of DeepLearning.AI and co-founder of Coursera also let its lighter side shine with an AI-generated ditty singing the praises of SIEPR. 鈥淎I makes my life more fun,鈥 Ng said.
Two beers, a pandemic, and a workplace revolution
SIEPR's Nicholas Bloom and Steven Davis recognized early on in the pandemic that working from home is here to stay. Their insights continue to shape the future of work.
Neale Mahoney named next director of SIEPR
An expert on consumer financial markets, health care economics, and medical debt, Mahoney will take the helm of SIEPR on Jan. 1, 2025.
Mapping the maze where the IRS could find billions in unpaid taxes
SIEPR senior fellows Rebecca Lester and Daniel Ho are untangling the incredibly complex corporate structures some taxpayers use to reduce their tax bills.
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Newsweek reports on work by SIEPR鈥檚 Hunt Allcott that estimates electric car sales could fall 27% if consumers lose a $7,500 federal tax credit.
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