What can LLMs tell us about the ETI?
We investigate how large language models perceive and simulate behavioral responses to tax policy changes, with implications for using LLMs in policy analysis.
Projects
Software I've built and research I've published—mostly at the intersection of policy, economics, and AI.
Software
MCP
google-ads-mcp-rw
The first Google Ads MCP with write support. Create campaigns, ad groups, keywords, and RSAs—not just query metrics.
Python
opencollective-py
Python client for OpenCollective API with CLI and MCP server for Claude Code integration.
macOS
RAMBar
A native macOS menu bar app for tracking memory usage across Claude Code sessions, VS Code workspaces, Chrome tabs, and Python processes.
Chrome
Scrollywood
Chrome extension that records smooth scroll videos of any webpage, with scrollytelling and iframe support.
VS Code
TerminalGrid
A VS Code extension for keyboard-driven terminal grid management with project picker and auto-launch for AI coding tools.
Developer Tools
CodeStitch
Combine GitHub repos, PRs, and issues into single files for AI context.
Open Source
PR Improver
LLM-powered tool suggesting improvements to PRs based on repo guidelines.
Data Viz
OEWS Explorer
Dashboard for exploring BLS occupational employment and wage data.
Papers
AI Model Policy Impact Forecasts: A Narrative Prompting Approach
Examining the use of large language models for forecasting policy outcomes under different U.S. presidential administrations using narrative prompting techniques.
Enhancing Survey Microdata with Administrative Records
A novel approach to microsimulation dataset construction that combines Current Population Survey data with IRS administrative records for improved tax-benefit modeling.
Interactive research
Full research articles built with Jupyter Book, featuring interactive visualizations and executable code.
Civic engagement
My recommendations for California elections, with detailed analysis of ballot measures and races.
PolicyEngine
As CEO of PolicyEngine, I contribute to numerous policy analyses. Visit the PolicyEngine Research page for our full portfolio of published work on tax and benefit policy.
UBI Center
I founded the UBI Center in 2019, an open-source think tank researching universal basic income and cash transfer policies. From 2019 to 2023, the team produced over 60 reports on UBI proposals, child allowances, and carbon dividends.