Founded in 1982, Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) is a nonpartisan economic policy research organization that unites remarkable economic talent from all parts of Stanford University. SIEPR faculty and researchers advise and influence policymakers in a variety of unique and important ways. The impact of our faculty’s research makes a difference.
George Shultz and Michael Boskin both played important roles in forming the institute. There was no center on the Stanford University campus for economic scholars to gather and discuss their research. Since economists are spread throughout the university — in the economics, history, and political science departments; the business, engineering, and law schools; the Hoover Institution; and the School of Medicine — creation of a central clearinghouse seemed desirable. Thus, SIEPR was born to bring these economists together with leaders in business, technology, and government to analyze, discuss, and debate ideas on economic topics.