Founded in 1982 by the noted statesman George Schultz, the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) is a nonpartisan economic policy research organization that brings "economists together with leaders in business, technology, and government to analyze, discuss, and debate economic topics". From the homepage, visitors can learn about the Institute's three primary research centers (such as the Center on Employment and Economic Growth) and view recent media appearances from some of its distinguished research fellows and academics. The "SIEPR In the News" feature on the homepage also allows users to learn about the recent public commentaries made by its members on a number of issues, including inflation and the trade deficit. As might be expected, the Publications area is quite strong, and visitors can download papers and briefs on topics that include traffic congestion and the price of using California freeways and the debates over trade unionism.