Why is James M. Poterba's research policy-relevant?
My aim has always been to ground economic analysis in policy-relevant questions. This means starting with real-world issues, like how best to encourage retirement saving or how tax reforms impact economic behavior. I then use microeconomic reasoning and empirical data to understand how individuals and households are likely to respond to different policy interventions. The goal is to provide evidence-based insights that can inform effective and efficient public policy design.
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