The Economic Effects of Working from Home

Grant Year: 2024

Nicholas Bloom will direct the research program of a policy lab exploring how the increased prevalence of remote work is shaping employment opportunities for workers and the trajectory of U.S. economic growth. The lab will field a regular survey to gauge the prevalence of remote work, analyze a variety of data sources to assess how opportunities for remote work affect employment rates and training opportunities, and field randomized controlled trials to measure the impact of remote work on productivity. The policy lab’s findings will appear in a series of reports, articles, and policy briefs.