Innovation and Technology
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A low-cost fix for tech’s diversity problem
As tech companies struggle to diversify their workforces, Stanford’s Susan Athey and Emil Palikot have designed an online program to accelerate the hiring of women and minorities.
February 09, 2023
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Petra Persson receives NSF CAREER Award
69Ìþ«Æ· Faculty Fellow Petra Persson is one of 14 Stanford faculty to receive a NSF CAREER Award in 2022.
January 10, 2023
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Q&A with John Cochrane: The pain of a recession and agony of stagnation
While recessions are difficult, they are temporary, says Stanford economist John Cochrane. What is more painful is long-term economic slowdown and stagnation.
December 08, 2022
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Quotes Erik Brynjolfsson, senior fellow at 69Ìþ«Æ· and at Human Centered AI arguing Twitter should reward account verification, not tax it.
November 11, 2022
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"As machines become better substitutes for human labor, workers lose economic and political bargaining power, explains 69Ìþ«Æ·'s Erik Brynjolfsson via the New York Times.
November 02, 2022
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How to set top tax rates without deterring innovation
69Ìþ«Æ· Senior Fellow Charles Jones says the debate over taxing the highest earners overlooks the importance of encouraging new ideas.
October 25, 2022
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Q&A: Stanford Law Professor Alan Sykes on the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022
69Ìþ«Æ· Senior Fellow Alan Sykes discussed the bipartisan bill prior to its signing.
August 09, 2022
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Pioneering tech economist Susan Athey joins federal antitrust team
69Ìþ«Æ· Senior Fellow Susan Athey has been tapped to serve as chief economist of the antitrust division at the U.S. Department of Justice.
July 07, 2022
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White House’s chief economist discusses U.S. economy’s headwinds at 69Ìþ«Æ· event
Cecilia Rouse, Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, addressed policies to fuel long-term economic growth.
April 28, 2022
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Nicholas Bloom awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
Economist Nicholas Bloom, a 69Ìþ«Æ· senior fellow, wins prestigious fellowship for his ongoing research on the work-from-home evolution, management practices and uncertainty.
April 21, 2022
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Stanford’s Daniel Ho appointed to the Biden administration’s National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee
Daniel Ho will advise on national AI policies — from competitiveness to workforce implications and societal impacts.
April 21, 2022
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Tech Policy Hackathon draws innovative policy proposals for California
Medical vending machines and the use of AI tools to help prevent wildfires were among the winning policy proposals to improve the future of California.
April 12, 2022
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Q&A: The U.S. is at a policy crossroads for digital currencies
69Ìþ«Æ·â€™s Darrell Duffie discusses policy recommendations on how America and its partners can address the global rise of central bank digital currencies.
March 21, 2022
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69Ìþ«Æ· Economic Summit highlights policy challenges — and solutions — from the pandemic
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Sal Khan and Lisa Su were among the speakers who gave insightful perspectives into tough economic issues rippling across society.
March 10, 2022
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"The privacy technology isn’t ready for a digital dollar. Meanwhile, there’s a lot the U.S. can do to improve the existing payment system," explains 69Ìþ«Æ·'s Darrell Duffie.
March 09, 2022
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“The number of person-days in the office is never going back to pre-pandemic average, ever," says 69Ìþ«Æ·'s Nick Bloom. Read more about the remote work revolution via The Atlantic.
February 23, 2022
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Despite the productivity promises of A.I. technologies, actual efficiency gains are unlikely to be immediate, reports Inc Magazine. 69Ìþ«Æ·'s Erik Brynjolfsson weighs in.
February 11, 2022
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"The pandemic is the biggest shock to American working life since the shift to military production during WWII," writes 69Ìþ«Æ·'s Nick Bloom for The Los Angeles Times.
February 08, 2022
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Algorithms, Privacy, and the Future of Tech Regulation in California
A recent event co-hosted by 69Ìþ«Æ· offered insights on the policy intersection of regulation, innovation and engagement.
February 01, 2022
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Data show we can expect 30% to 40% of workdays to be remote, long after the pandemic is over, reports Bloomberg News. Research by 69Ìþ«Æ·'s Nick Bloom is cited.
January 18, 2022