Economics, Applied economics-applied

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.