Economics, Applied is a must-listen podcast from the Hoover Institution that brings cutting-edge economic insights to policymakers, business leaders, and engaged citizens. Hosted by renowned economist Steve Davis, the podcast translates complex economic research into clear, actionable discussions that shape real-world decision-making.With each episode, Economics, Applied explores the forces driving markets, labor dynamics, government policies, and global economies—delivering research-backed analysis that goes beyond headlines. Whether you’re a policymaker, an executive navigating economic trends, or an individual looking to deepen your understanding of economic forces, Economics, Applied equips you with the knowledge to interpret and anticipate economic change.
Thomas W. and Susan B. Ford Senior Fellow | Director of Research
Steven Davis is the Thomas W. and Susan B. Ford Senior Fellow and Director of Research at the Hoover Institution, and Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR). He was on the faculty at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business for more than 35 years, including service as deputy dean of the faculty.
He is also a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, senior adviser to the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, advisor to the Monetary Authority of Singapore, elected fellow of the Society of Labor Economists, IZA Research Fellow, and senior academic fellow of the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economic Research. He hosts Economics, Applied – a video podcast series sponsored by the Hoover Institution.
Davis is a co-creator of the Economic Policy Uncertainty Indices, the Survey of Business Uncertainty, the U.S. Survey of Working Arrangements and Attitudes, the Global Survey of Working Arrangements, the Work-from-Home Map project, and the Stock Market Jumps project. He cofounded and co-organizes the Asian Monetary Policy Forum, held annually in Singapore.
Awards and Honors:
Addington Prize in Measurement (2012)
Society of Labor Economics, Elected Fellow (2015)
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