The Economic Studies Group at the City University of New York, Graduate Center, is a vibrant academic community dedicated to advancing economic research and policy analysis. Specializing in research relating to economic policy. The Economic Studies Group fosters an environment where faculty, graduate students, and visiting scholars collaborate on cutting-edge research that addresses pressing economic issues. Regular seminars, workshops, and conferences provide a platform for disseminating research findings and facilitating scholarly dialogue. The Economic Studies Group is committed to contributing to both the academic literature and practical policy solutions.
Steering Committee
Paul R. Krugman
Associate Director
Merih Uctum
Director
Mark G. Sheppard
Design Director
James Orr
Associate Director
Fotios Siokis
Associate Director
Hengzhong Liu
Associate Director
The Economic Studies Group is sponsored by the Advanced Research Collaborative and the Economics Department at the City University of New York, Graduate Center. The group leverages regional, international and national data sources compiled at the Graduate Center for comprehensive policy analysis. These resources collectively provide robust data for informed policy decisions.
Contributors
Timothy Goodspeed |
Francesc Ortega |
Sangeeta Pratap |
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Branko Milanovic |
Anthony Rodolakis |
Henry Chernick |
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Miguel Acosta-Henao |
Richmond Kyei-Fordjour |
Richard Nugent |
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Joseph van der Naald |
Zhuo Xi |
Fadime Demiralp |
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Yoshiko Oka |
Acknowledgements
The Economic Studies Group is dedicated to providing objective, data-driven insights into the most critical economic issues of our time. We aim to deliver comprehensive background information on current economic events, whether regional, national, or international, fostering innovation and progress in the diverse field of economics by engaging a wide audience through research, publications, blog posts, and hosted events. Our offerings include concise Policy Analysis on current economic developments, Primers providing background information on policy discussions, and detailed Policy Papers on our in-depth research. Addressing issues such as financial debt crises, monetary and fiscal policies, unemployment, crime, healthcare, and environmental conservation, ESG delivers comprehensive analysis and the tools needed to understand economic forces and their impacts on daily life.
The Economic Studies Group is grateful for the invaluable guidance from Ray Quinlan, Chairman and CEO, Sallie Mae, Don Robotham, Professor of Anthropology, the Graduate Center, and Director of the Advanced Research Collaborative, Dan Alpert, Managing Partner, Westwood Capital, Rick McGahey SVP, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Michael Jacobson, Executive Director, CUNY Institute for State and Local Government, Richard Clarida, Professor, Columbia University and Global Strategic Advisor, PIMCO, and John Mollenkopf, Distinguished Professor of Political Science, the Graduate Center and Director of the Center for Urban Research. Through our collaborative and cross-disciplinary efforts, ESG is committed to advancing the understanding of economic phenomena and contributing to the development of informed economic policies.