Research

Our purpose

We capture the complete economic picture of technological transformation.

United Effort

The Stanford Digital Economy Lab leverages the expertise and interests of Stanford faculty, researchers, and students to initiate and support a wide range of projects on the most pressing topics related to AI and the digital economy.

Multidisciplinary Approach

As an integral part of Stanford HAI, the Lab pursues a multidisciplinary approach that encourages dialogue and collaboration across the domains of economics, computer science, business, policy, and beyond.

Actionable Insights

We maintain strict academic objectivity while translating complex insights into accessible, actionable guidance for companies, policymakers, and institutions worldwide.

Adaptive Research

Our research projects are dynamic, evolving in response to new data, technological advancements, and emerging trends in the digital economy.

Our areas of research
News & Events
Monday, May 18 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm Pacific Time

Arvind Narayanan: Adapting to the Transformation of Knowledge Work

DigDig · May 5, 2026

How are AI agents spending your tokens?

A new study from researchers at the Lab finds that the cost of having AI agents automate your tasks for you may be higher than you think, and examines the challenge of predicting what it will cost for an agent to automate tasks for you.

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