Rosenfeld says a successful strike in St. Louis could embolden other workers whose contracts are coming up
The panel of the current and past leaders of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis touched upon topics including the history of the Fed’s dual mandate, the effects of tariffs on inflation, the importance of having an informed playbook for when big shocks hit, how Alan Greenspan made his mark, and the Fed’s “journey to transparency.
What happens when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights.
The Weidenbaum Center is a research institute at Washington University in St. Louis that supports social scientific research in the fields of public policy, economics, political science, and sociology. Led by Weidenbaum Center Director Andrew Reeves (pictured), the Center funds faculty research, provides administrative support for research activities, and sponsors a wide range of public affairs programs. In doing so, the Center serves as a bridge between scholars, policymakers, and the general public.
Through unbiased empirical research and events, the Center addresses many of the pressing public policy issues facing America and the world today.
The Weidenbaum Center provides significant research support for faculty in the departments of Economics, Political Science, and Sociology. This support allows a wide array of faculty members to participate in a variety of impactful research, and is of particular importance to our younger faculty who are just starting their research careers. Research efforts contribute to work that addresses key social issues locally, nationally, and globally, and enhances the prominence of Washington University in the academic and policy world. Donations fund our grant programs which support this research. We could not support nearly as much research without this generosity.
Chancellor Andrew D. Martin welcomed an audience of over 700 for a riveting conversation on the evolving role of the Federal Reserve in the U.S. economy. The historic event was the first ever public gathering of three St. Louis Fed Presidents. The panelists were Alberto Musalem, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, James Bullard, Dr. Samuel R. Allen Dean at Purdue University's Mitch Daniels School of Business and former St. Louis Fed President, and Thomas Melzer, Co-Founder & Managing Director of RiverVest Venture Partners and former St. Louis Fed President. Karen Branding, President & CEO of the Regional Business Council and Event Moderator, posed questions to the panel on topics including data dependency and Fed decision-making, the importance of Fed independence, and financial stability and bank supervision. The event was cosponsored by the Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue University. Watch the full event at the Weidenbaum Center's YouTube Channel.
During BYU Constitution Week lecture, Professor John Inazu offers five civic practices to help build peace and understanding.
The Association for Psychological Science (APS) has named WashU’s Deanna Barch the recipient of the William James Fellow Award, which honors a lifetime of significant contributions to the basic science of psychology
Rudolph Chan is a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in Economics at Washington University in St. Louis. His research lies at the intersection of Labor Economics, Innovation, and Development. He focuses on uncovering novel stylized facts using micro-level data—such as firm and household datasets—and developing empirically grounded quantitative models to explore the sources and implications of labor market imperfections. One of his current projects examines how immigration influences firms' monopsony power over different types of workers, drawing on highly disaggregated data from Colombian establishments and households. Rudolph earned his BBA in Economics and Information Systems with First Class Honors from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2022, where he was featured in a promotional video for his program.
Event Moderator Karen Branding
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President & CEO Alberto Musalem at panel discussion
Rich Ryffel, Weidenbaum Center Senior Fellow and event co-organizer with Purdue University Mitch Daniels School of Business and Weidenbaum Center Director Andrew Reeves
Event audience. Over 700 were in attendance.
Congratulations to our Fall 2025 Weidenbaum Center Small Grant Awardees
More info about our Small Grant AwardsDisarmament and Reconciliation in Ethnic Conflicts
Local Communities in the Global South Evaluate Controversial Corporate Behavior when Firms Adopt Costly Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Measures
How Law Enforcement Pursues Cases Against Doctors
Does it Matter Where Parents Work from Remotely? Worker Evaluation by Remote Work Location and Gender
Place-Based Policies, Family Structure, and the Geography of the American Dream
Understanding Local Variation in the Effectiveness of Pro-Natal Policies in Korea
A Practical Solution for Missing Data in Social Science Experiments
Gender Effects on Candidate Platforms: When Nominating Women Matters for Policy
How the Introduction of Ad-Supported Subscription Plans by Video-Streaming Platforms Affects Subscription Pricing, Platform Competition, Demand, and Consumer Well-Being
Aspirational Nationalism: Enmity, Emulation, and Making of Chinese Identity (1840-1949)
Cointegration, Treatment Effects and the German Reunification
Climate Disasters and the Formation of Citizen Demand to Government-Led Climate Adaptation in China
AI Usage and Human Capital Development in the Modern Workplace
The Efficacy of Conversations with a Chatbot to "Prebunk" Against Election Misinformation
In the Thick of It: Operationalizing the Relationship Between Black People, Black Spaces, and Black Political Unity
Social Cohesion, Violent Conflict, and Customary Institutions in Liberia
How Digital Health Researchers Frame Moral Questions and Enact Moral Values as they Innovate Beyond the Horizon of Regulation
Individualized Treatment Allocation with Endogenous Network Formation
Wartime Vioence Exposure, Social Cohesion, and Resilience in Israel-Palestine
On November 11, join us for a conversation on the dramatic changes in economy policy during the first year of the Trump administration with economists and Weidenbaum Center Fellows Steve Fazzari and Chris Varvares.
On December 3, come celebrate the holidays and join us for the best event of the year, our annual holiday party!
