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Paul A. Volcker ’49, Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies at 92

Paul A. Volcker ’49, a formidable force in U.S. government who led the Federal Reserve to quell inflation in the late 1970s and early 80s…

Politics & Polls #157: How Economists Attained Power in the Modern Era Featuring Binyamin Appelbaum

Economists shape conversations on topics ranging from business to politics, and their influence is widely felt; the Federal Reserve,…

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New Industrial Revolution Sparked by Technology Gives Power to Service, Retail, Wholesale Industries

The United States is experiencing a new type of industrial revolution, one in which businesses outside of manufacturing are harnessing…

Politics & Polls #147: Reagan’s Tax Cut Revolution Featuring Monica Prasad

In the 1980s, supply-side economics became a rallying cry of conservative politicians. This macroeconomic theory posits that lower taxes…

Initially Threatened by Change, People Adapt to Societal Diversity Over Time

President Donald Trump recently introduced immigration reforms that would prioritize education and employment qualifications over family…

Inequality Gap Grew Before the Great Recession and After, Study Finds

The Great Recession hit Americans across the socioeconomic spectrum, with some still working to recover economically. Yet, the drivers…

Politics & Polls #133: Women of Color in the Digital Space Featuring Kimberly Bryant

The technology sector is an important part of the economy, yet there exists a dearth of women in the field — especially females of color…

‘Working Rich’ Prevail Among Today’s Top Earners

Many blame idle millionaires for the rise in income inequality, but today’s top earners are actually the “working rich,” according to a…

Politics & Polls #120: Immigration Then & Now

Issues related to immigration have occupied a central role in political debates, especially during the Trump presidency. Although the…

Book by Brunnermeier, James, Landau Named to Financial Times’ Best Books of 2016: Economics List

A book co-authored by professors based at Princeton University and SciencesPo has been named to the Financial Times’ Best Books of 2016:…

Hernández Rivera Takes Action for Immigrants in NYC

In 2005, Maribel Hernández Rivera MPA/JD ’10 was a first-year master’s student at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public…

International Panel on Social Progress Seeks Comments on Report

The International Panel on Social Progress (IPSP), which brings together social scientists around the world to analyze social trends and…

Redding Appointed NBER’s Program Director of International Trade and Investment

Stephen Redding, Harold T. Shapiro ’64 Professor in Economics at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International…

WWS Reacts: What Does the Vote for 'Brexit' Mean for Britain and the EU?

On June 23, Britain voted to leave the European Union, opening a historic new chapter filled with questions. Harold James, the Claude and…

Addressing Economic Hardships in Rural America Could Help Control Drug Epidemic, Wailoo Tells Congress

America’s drug epidemic could be better controlled by addressing the economic hardships facing rural America, Princeton University’s…

Students in Policy Task Force Study Migrant Crisis in Europe

Every year citizens flee their homelands to escape political instability, violent conflicts, environmental degradation and grinding…

Tighter Enforcement Along the US-Mexico Border Backfired, Researchers Find

The rapid escalation of border enforcement over the past three decades has backfired as a strategy to control undocumented immigration…

James Appointed Historian at International Monetary Fund

Harold James, professor at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School, was selected as one of the two new historians at the…

Age and Mobility Predict Death Better Than One’s ‘Molecular Clock’

Advances in technology allow scientists to measure intricate details about the human body that greatly enhance understanding of health,…

Q&A with America’s First Female Four-Star General

The past few decades have seen remarkable changes in the role of women in the United States military, from the integration of women into…

Ebola Crisis Provides Framework for Responding to Outbreaks like Zika Virus

As world leaders grapple with containing the Zika virus, the Ebola epidemic in West Africa provides valuable lessons for how to respond…

New Website to Bridge the Gap Between Microeconomics and Public Policy

Distilling microeconomics research into direct policy implications will be the focus of a new website developed by researchers at…