Mission and Values

Our Mission

We advance economic research to deliver practical solutions for people and the planet.

Our Values

We aim to foster a vibrant and diverse intellectual community that generates novel insights and inspires collaborative development and testing of new ideas within and beyond UC Santa Barbara. The following values are foundational to our work and support a healthy, positive work culture:

  • Attitude of ambitious possibility
  • Adaptability and creative problem solving
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Excellence and rigor
  • An open, generous, and collaborative approach
  • Learning and growth
  • Diverse backgrounds and perspectives
  • Trust, empathy, and mutual respect
  • Celebrating successes

We further outline our commitment to creating an inclusive work environment in our community-sourced code of conduct.

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