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Tara Sinclair and Dean Paul Wahlbeck talking on a stage in front of a Columbian College of Arts and Sciences banner

The Center for Economic Research (CER) is the main administrative vehicle for organizing, coordinating and publicizing the substantial research efforts of the GW Columbian College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Economics. The center is home to the H.O. Stekler Research Program in Forecasting, an endowed research program in the Columbian College. Our faculty have published in top journals, presented at conferences around the world and are frequently called upon by media outlets to discuss the latest trends in economic forecasting.


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The economics of greenfield urban planning

CER member Tanner Regan's research with evidence from Tanzanian housing projects that shows increasing plot supply—especially smaller plots—raises land values and expands access to formal housing.

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Higher longer-dated Treasury yields challenge US stock market rally

CER director Tomas Williams provided commentary for S&P Global on current long-term government bond yields and its impact on international financial markets.

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In AI-simulated Fed meeting, political pressure polarises board

CER member and former director Tara Sinclair's research on AI and political pressure for FOMC meetings covered by Reuters and GW Quarterly.

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Economic department relaunches center to showcase, strengthen research

The GW Hatchet interviewed CER members Tara Sinclair, Anthony Yezer, and Tomas Williams about the re-certification of the Center of Economic Research.

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