In this lecture, Dr. Stantcheva investigates how perceptions, mindsets, and beliefs influence public attitudes toward economic policies, building on existing research. She introduces a conceptual framework that highlights the roles of self-interest, broader societal impacts, and cognitive mindsets—such as zero-sum thinking and partisanship—in shaping policy preferences. Using evidence from large-scale social economics surveys, she explores four policy areas– taxation, climate action, inflation management, and trade– and provides evidence on the factors driving policy support.”
Date & Time:
9:30-11:15, Thursday, October 16, 2025
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM, Discussion paper: “ Wages, taxes, and labor supply elasticities: The role of social preferences,” by Janjala Chirakijja and Pinchuan Ong (NUS)
*The seminar will be held online*
Speaker:
Dr. Stefanie Stantcheva (Harvard)
Coordinator: Dr. Stacey H. Chen (GraSPP, UTokyo)
Registration:
Pre-registration is required: Registration Form