As voters demand affordability, Stanford economist argues for ‘temporary, targeted price controls’ with supply-side reforms

"But, like it or not, voters are demanding short-term price relief, and temporary price controls may be the only viable way ...
Opinion

The abundance agenda sounds like a political winner, but it isn’t

The abundance mindset is a luxury that people actively in the throes of scarcity cannot, literally or figuratively, afford.

An Economist Asked, How Much Should We Spend to Avoid the A.I. Apocalypse?

The question “at first struck me as too open-ended to be usefully addressed by standard economics,” said Charles Jones of ...

Canada seeks star academics from abroad, but stable funding for higher education remains a concern

Proponents believe a current push to recruit star researchers from abroad will mean top-tier learning for Canadian students and a boost to research innovation and excellence. Yet concerns remain about ...

How the creator economy is making you talk like the internet

Online linguist Adam Aleksic explains how he goes viral decoding internet slang. Plus, why making a living online means ...
The Harvard Crimson

Could Harvard Have a Hoover Institution?

Within discussions about creating an institution like Stanford’s Hoover, Harvard faces a challenge to balance pressure from too many interests — including a dual mandate of nonpartisanship and support ...