Myths and truths: How remote work is redefining our lives

How has remote work changed the way we live and work? And what’s here to stay? In the first episode of Econ To Go, Neale Mahoney sits down with Stanford economist Nick Bloom, one of the world’s leading experts on work-from-home, to unpack how the pandemic reshaped work almost overnight. From productivity and profitability to housing, health, and the future of cities, this conversation looks past the headlines to what the data actually tells us about the new world of work. Along the way, we explore several key themes, including:(01:05) The Current State of Work From Home(05:35) Work From Home: Businesses and Employees(12:35) The Peripheral Effects of Remote Work (Golf anyone?)(20:27) The Future of Work and TechnologyEcon To Go brings Stanford economics into your everyday life — served with a side of coffee. Hosted by economist and director of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR), Neale Mahoney, the show takes you on a walk across campus with leading thinkers as they unpack the ideas shaping our economy, public policy, and daily lives. Smart, curious, and conversational — it’s Stanford economics, to go.The Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research is a nonpartisan research center that brings together scholars, policymakers, and industry leaders to solve pressing economic challenges and inform better public policy.Never miss an episode. Subscribe to Econ To Go on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Plus follow SIEPR on LinkedIn or X/Twitter for episode updates and research highlights, or explore more at siepr.stanford.edu.Today’s guest, Nick Bloom, is the William D. Eberle Professor of Economics at Stanford and a senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. To learn more about him, explore his bio and research on work-from-home, productivity, and organizational change. For additional context on remote work and its economic impacts, check out these links: The Evolution of Working from Home Hybrid work is a “win-win-win” for companies, workers, study findsThe donut effect: How COVID-19 shapes real estate