Economics, Applied

Nick Bloom joins Steven Davis to discuss Return-to-Office mandates (RTOs), Amazon’s RTO, long-distance CEOs, the business start-up boom, employment among people with disabilities, the “child penalty” for working women, burglary, golf, and more.

How big is the U.S. immigration surge in recent years? What are its fiscal and economic consequences? Join Steven Davis, as he probes these questions with economists Wendy Edelberg and Madeline Zavodny.

Steven Davis and Glenn Hubbard critique industrial policy as practiced under Presidents Trump and Biden and discuss Hubbard’s vision of how to harness ”Markets for the People” to advance prosperity and liberty for all Americans.

Immigrants directly account for one-quarter of the economic value generated by U.S. patents. That’s according to groundbreaking research by Stanford professor Rebecca Diamond. Tune in, as Steven Davis discusses Rebecca’s research on Economics, Applied.

Can coffee shops foster business formation in the local neighborhood? If so, how? And under what circumstances? Join host Steven Davis, as he puts these questions to Columbia University professor Jorge Guzman.

Zero-sum thinking is the idea that one group’s gain is another’s loss. Who holds zero-sum views? Why? How does it shape their policy preferences? Tune in, as Steven Davis probes these questions with Sandra Sequeira, drawing on her recent research.

Can big data and machine learning predict police misconduct? Join Steven Davis and Jen Ludwig as they delve into Jens’s research on this issue.

Host Steven Davis is joined by Marco Tabellini from Harvard Business School to explore the political reactions to immigration. They discuss whether economic or cultural concerns drive backlash, and how these reactions influence policy outcomes. The conversation delves into historical and contemporary issues, providing insights into the complex economic, social, and political effects of immigration. The episode closes with a tribute to the late Alberto Alesina, highlighting his contributions to the field of political economy and his lasting influence on students and colleagues.

Whatever it takes??? Was that the right strategy for central banks during the pandemic? When tried, did it work? Are we still living with the consequences? Join Steven Davis, as he discusses these issues with noted expert, Kathryn Dominguez.

Melissa Kearney joins Steven Davis to discuss The Two-Parent Privilege, her highly insightful book on the stunning decline in the share of children who live with two parents. Why has this happened? What are the consequences for children and society? How should we respond?

Join Steven Davis and Sergei Guriev for a spirited conversation on Russian economic developments in the 19th and 20th centuries, the failures of central planning, and the reverberations down to the present day.

Join Steve and Elias for a lively conversation on the resurgence of populism. Why has it happened? How do economic and political institutions moderate and adapt to populist forces? What are the economic consequences? What’s the outlook for populism and its impact in the years ahead?

Join Steven Davis and Ayşegül Şahin to learn how the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic spurred remote work, instigated the “great resignation,” drove job vacancy rates to all-time highs, restrained overall wage growth, altered the structure of wages, and made it harder for the Fed to assess the state of the labor market. Don’t miss this deep dive into the extraordinary behavior of US labor markets since March 2020.

What happens to mentoring, feedback, and learning on the job when employees work remotely? Tune in, as Steven Davis discusses this issue with Emma Harrington.

Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh joins Steven Davis to explain how the remote work revolution affects urban property values, municipal tax revenues, and the outlook for cities. Stijn and Steve also consider how policymakers can and should respond to the challenges facing cities.

Can flexible jobs performed on smartphones draw women into the labor force in countries like India? Join Steve for a conversation with Suhani Jalota to find out.

Raj Choudhury shares insights on how to manage a remote workforce, what remote work means for productivity and employee satisfaction, and which jobs are suitable for remote work.

Hoover Institution fellow Steven Davis and Nick Bloom discuss the big shift to work from home, what it means for productivity, why perceptions in this regard often differ between managers and workers, and why – on balance – the big shift is a blessing.

”Economics, Applied” is a new podcast series from the Hoover Institution hosted by senior Fellow Steven Davis.