Trade

The Hoover Institution has a long history of scholarship in economic policy. We have two Nobel Prize winners as current fellows and three others, Gary Becker, Milton Friedman, and Douglass North, who served as fellows until their passing.

Research into the Federal Reserve and its deliberations as it attempts to manage inflation and the velocity of money. Analysis of international central banks and the effects of their policy on the global economy.

Tax policy affects individual behavior, employment, and investment decisions. Studying the trade-offs between efficiency and equity yield solutions for policymakers and the public alike.

Housing prices across the country reflect arbitrary supply-side restrictions on new units, including environmental and other zoning rules. Well-intentioned affordable housing carve outs stymie overall supply.