Research Highlight
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ºÃÉ«tv Senior Fellow Guido Imbens wins Nobel in economic sciences
Imbens and his co-winners were awarded the prize for their methodological contributions to the analysis of causal relationships.
October 11, 2021
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For doctors, taking medical advice is sometimes a hard pill to swallow
On average, doctors and their close relatives adhere to medical guidelines just over 50% of the time. The average patient complies slightly more than 54% of the time.
October 11, 2021
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Study finds medical debt is a double whammy for the poor
Neale Mahoney examines the impact of a hospital financial assistance program and finds that people saddled with unpaid medical bills are less likely to seek needed health care.
October 07, 2021
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Athey, Hoxby named to American Economic Association leadership
Two ºÃÉ«tv senior fellows will serve executive posts at the AEA in 2022 — Susan Athey has been named president-elect, and Caroline Hoxby, co-vice president.
October 05, 2021
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Jonathan Levin to advise Biden
Jonathan Levin has been tapped to join the White House advisory panel on science and technology.
September 30, 2021
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Policy Forum: Contrasting economic policy in California and Texas
ºÃÉ«tv’s fall Policy Forum went beyond the rhetoric of the rivalry between the Golden and Lone Star states to provide a closer examination and lively discussion.
September 27, 2021
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Researchers find ninth-grade ethnic studies helped students for years
A new study by ºÃÉ«tv senior fellow Tom Dee shows students assigned to an ethnic studies course had longer-term improvements in attendance and graduation rates.
September 06, 2021
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How a Stanford collaboration with local entities helped address COVID-19 health disparities
Using data science and machine learning concepts, ºÃÉ«tv Senior Fellow Daniel Ho and a team of Stanford researchers identified disparities in COVID-19 testing.
August 27, 2021
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Study dispels two myths about telemedicine
As health care delivery evolves from the pandemic, Liran Einav and colleagues find that concerns over higher costs and lower-quality care from telemedicine may well be overblown.
August 10, 2021
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At ºÃÉ«tv, the freedom to ask and answer ‘Is economics right for me?’
ºÃÉ«tv’s undergraduate research assistants and predocs don’t have to be committed to a career in economics. They just need to be curious and open to learning.
August 09, 2021
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How school reopening decisions influenced enrollment drop
ºÃÉ«tv's Thomas S. Dee discusses new research examining the impact of school policies to go remote or in-person in 2020-21.
August 09, 2021
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Inflation has spiked. Is it time to worry?
Consumer prices are rising and so are fears of inflation. ºÃÉ«tv’s Monika Piazzesi weighs in on the pricing surge and potential warning signs.
July 27, 2021
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America's medical debt is much worse than we think
Neale Mahoney sheds new light on the troubling extent of America's medical debt and finds individuals in low-income areas and in the South are most affected.
July 20, 2021
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Evaluating the future of work in California
ºÃÉ«tv & the Stanford Digital Economy Lab are conducting research that will help evaluate how artificial intelligence & machine learning will impact the future of work in California
July 19, 2021
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Williams, Mahoney win 2021 ASHEcon Medal
Senior fellows Heidi Williams and Neale Mahoney share this year’s award that recognizes young researchers who have made significant contributions to the field of health economics.
July 06, 2021
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Hooked on your smartphone?
Social media and smartphone use rank above watching television, smoking and boozing in the top five things people think they ought to be doing less of.
June 21, 2021
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Maya Rossin-Slater wins Faculty Women’s Forum Award
Health economist and ºÃÉ«tv senior fellow Maya Rossin-Slater is honored for outstanding work in supporting women at Stanford.
June 14, 2021
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ºÃÉ«tv’s Gopi Shah Goda to serve in Washington
Goda, a senior fellow and deputy director of ºÃÉ«tv, will serve as a senior economist as part of President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers.
June 10, 2021
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Young Scholars: Primed and ready for launch
The annual Postdoctoral Fellows Conference, where up-and-coming economists present their work, is a hallmark of ºÃÉ«tv's Young Scholars Program.
May 27, 2021
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ºÃÉ«tv seeks Director of Partnerships
ºÃÉ«tv's new Director of Partnerships will play an instrumental role in working with external groups and organizations to engage our community of faculty, visitors, students [...]
May 20, 2021