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
- Miller, G., Shane, J., & Snipp, C. M. (2024). The Impact of United States Assimilation and Allotment Policy on American Indian Mortality. Working Paper.
- Redding, S., & Sturm, D. (2024). Neighborhood Effects: Evidence from Wartime Destruction in London. Working Paper.
- Athey, S., Castillo, J., & Chandar, B. (2024). Service Quality on Online Platforms: Empirical Evidence about Driving Quality at Uber. Working Paper.
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鈥檛 always fit into just one category. That鈥檚 why you鈥檒l find plenty of overlap in our scholars鈥 interests that reflects novel collaborations and innovative research agendas.
Research Highlights and Media Mentions
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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.
October 30, 2024
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The future of global trade: 鈥榃hat鈥檚 going to hurt the U.S. is the U.S.鈥
Top experts on trade gathered at 成人大片 to discuss how American protectionism is reshaping the world economy and what to expect from a Trump or Harris administration.
October 29, 2024
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American innovation got slammed by the 鈥渢emporary鈥 end of a key tax incentive
A tax rule that was never supposed to go into effect has led U.S. companies to slash their R&D spending, SIEPR Senior Fellow Rebecca Lester finds.
October 25, 2024
Latest Working Papers
- Miller, G., Shane, J., & Snipp, C. M. (2024). The Impact of United States Assimilation and Allotment Policy on American Indian Mortality. Working Paper.
- Redding, S., & Sturm, D. (2024). Neighborhood Effects: Evidence from Wartime Destruction in London. Working Paper.
- Athey, S., Castillo, J., & Chandar, B. (2024). Service Quality on Online Platforms: Empirical Evidence about Driving Quality at Uber. Working Paper.