Join us tomorrow (Thurs, 10/18) for a tour of 87 Trumbull St., the new home of @yaleeconomics and Tobin Center for Economic Policy, to learn about the structure's #sustainable features. Registration required and space is limited. buff.ly/3M3Tq9w

The Tobin Center for Economic Policy econ RA postings are live and include an opportunity to do research with me, Natasha Sarin, and Danny Yagan! (Along with many other fun projects). Link is here: tobin.yale.edu/programs/pre-d… Econ RA Listings

Great to see the federal #benefitcost process becoming a learning process. whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upda… See Jean Chemnick (chemnick.bsky.social) article here subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews… Hear more today 12–1:30ET. No reg needed pitc.zoomgov.com/j/1608454334?p… Passcode: 976105 Yale School of the Environment Tobin Center for Economic Policy Alondra Nelson

The past year saw new contributions to US policy, an expanded research portfolio, & the launch of innovative new partnerships with peers and government. With many thanks to faculty, staff, partners, & supporters, we’re glad to share our annual letter: tobin.yale.edu/2023-year-in-r…

We had a great year at Tobin Center, bringing forward practical solutions to new and enduring challenges facing society. tobin.yale.edu/2023-year-in-r…

JOIN US next Tuesday for a special event with Elizabeth Wilkins (Elizabeth Wilkins): “From Yale University to the White House: Insights on Policy and Public Service” EVENT TIME: Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 2:30-3:30pm. More info + register: isps.yale.edu/events/2024/02…

The Yale win that matters

NEW PAPER: “Getting Infrastructure Built: The Law and Economics of Permitting,” on: - What to consider in design of permitting rules - The evidence - A possible "green bargain" that benefits efficiency, the environment, & democracy 🧵 1/ ssrn.com/abstract=47754…

So proud to be the wife of this incredible man & public servant. He approaches his work with heart, humor, & humility. We were all lucky to have him in such a big role at a transformational moment for our country. And the kids and I are the luckiest to have him as our #1.

Rohini Pande of EGC/Yale Department of Economics speaking about how testing & iterating on program design through research can take good ideas to their potential, w Laura Arnold of Arnold Ventures and David Wilkinson of Tobin Center for Economic Policy at the last night's Yale University For Humanity event, Dallas.

We need to redefine modernization. It's not moving to the cloud. Or making it prettier. It's developing the capability and improving it over time. #teamsbeforetech

Apply to be a Connecticut Governor Fellow! Governor Ned Lamont is seeking talented individuals to support the Governor’s office on high‐priority policy issues and initiatives. Learn more & apply here: tobin.yale.edu/governors-fell…

Groundbreaking new study finds preK is one of most effective, pro-work policies ever evaluated. Tax records show every $1 spent on free full-day preK generated $6 back ROI mostly came from extra pay parents earned b/c they had more hours of care for kids wapo.st/4gW9g40

Spending on child care is one of the most effective, pro-work policies in the US. It's crazy the US doesn't have universal pre-K nationwide. Parents who can get their kids into universal pre-K are able to have full-time jobs and earn more $$. Those ramifications help the

“If you want to help workers, help them care for their kids.” Tobin Center supported research out today in NBER shows child care spending as one of the most effective, pro-work policies ever evaluated. Read Catherine Rampell's coverage in The Washington Post: washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…

This study on pre-k access shows that parents' earnings rise by 21.7% during the pre-kindergarten years, with gains persisting for at least six years post-enrollment. Incredible outcomes that all policymakers and employers should be thinking about. tobin.yale.edu/news/241010/ne…

“Outside of New York, LA, Chicago and Houston, often the hospitals are really the biggest employers in town. They’ve got these beautiful campuses and rolling grass lawns, and you say, ‘Oh gosh, this is good for the economy.’ But what we’re starting to see is that many of our

In 2024, we welcomed new faculty, set research + teaching milestones, saw faculty earn prestigious awards, placed PhD graduates in top positions, and hosted hundreds of economists to present cutting-edge research. Learn more in our 2024 Annual Magazine: economics.yale.edu/news/241219/ye…

Policymakers who want to ⬇️federal deficits &⬆️economic growth might be especially interested in policy changes that could achieve both. Elmendorf, Hubbard, & Zachary Liscow examine what pro-growth "abundance" policies can achieve from a budgetary perspective. tobin.yale.edu/research/pro-g…