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Feature: The Impact of State Paid Sick Leave Laws on Service Workers

Daniel Schneider finds that state paid sick leave laws increased service workers’ access to paid sick leave and reduced the share of service workers who worked while sick.

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Feature: Connecting Absolute and Relative Intergenerational Mobility

Deirdre Bloome offers two frameworks for understanding the relationship between types of intergenerational mobility, or whether people are socioeconomically better off than their parents.

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Feature: Studying a Government Program to Support Women’s Self-Help Groups

Michael Walton explores the interactions between state and society in rural India within a major community-based development program, finding two major tensions.

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Feature: The Data-Informed City

Jorrit de Jong presents a comprehensive framework for how cities can use data to address problems more effectively, efficiently, equitably, and with better accountability.

Harvard Kennedy School faculty disseminate their research in working publications and papers that contribute to public knowledge and fuel policy innovation. This list features recent faculty publications, including journal articles, books, edited volumes, research papers, and public testimony.

Faculty Publications

North American Energy Remakes the Geopolitical Landscape:
Understanding and Advancing the Phenomenon

O'Sullivan, Meghan. "North American Energy Remakes the Geopolitical Landscape: Understanding and Advancing the Phenomenon." Belfer Center Discussion Paper, Harvard Kennedy School, May 2014.

Obama Needs to Reset his International Strategy

Burns, Nicholas. "Obama Needs to Reset his International Strategy." Boston Globe, May 22, 2014.

The Regime Complex for Managing Global Cyber Activities

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "The Regime Complex for Managing Global Cyber Activities." The Global Commission on Internet Governance, May 2014.

Where’s the US on Ukraine?

Burns, Nicholas. "Where’s the US on Ukraine?" Boston Globe, May 8, 2014.

Could the Ukraine Crisis Spark a World War?

Allison, Graham. "Could the Ukraine Crisis Spark a World War?" National Interest. May 7, 2014.

Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict: Introducing the SVAC Dataset, 1989–2009

Cohen, Dara, and Ragnhild Nordås. "Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict: Introducing the SVAC Dataset, 1989–2009." Journal of Peace Research 51.3 (May 2014): 418-428.

Advancing Electoral Integrity

Norris, Pippa, Richard W. Frank, and Ferran Martinez i Coma, eds. Advancing Electoral Integrity. Oxford University Press, 2014.

Semiconductor Research Corporation: A Case Study in Cooperative Innovation Partnerships

Logar, Nathaniel, Laura Diaz Anadon, and Venkatesh Narayanamurti. "Semiconductor Research Corporation: A Case Study in Cooperative Innovation Partnerships." Minerva 52.2 (May 2014): 237-261.

Choosing an Electoral System: Iraq's Three Electoral Experiments, their Results, and their Political Implications

O'Sullivan, Meghan, and Razzaq al-Saiedi. "Choosing an Electoral System: Iraq's Three Electoral Experiments, their Results, and their Political Implications." Belfer Center Discussion Paper, Harvard Kennedy School, April 2014.

Obama’s longer-term foreign policy challenges

Burns, Nicholas. "Obama’s longer-term foreign policy challenges." Boston Globe, April 24, 2014.

Innovation and Access to Technologies for Sustainable Development: A Global Systems Perspective

Harley, Alicia, Sharmila Murthy, Laura Diaz Anadon, Gabriel Chan, Kira Matus, Suerie Moon, Vanessa Timmer, and William C. Clark. "Innovation and Access to Technologies for Sustainable Development: A Global Systems Perspective." Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University, April 24, 2014.

Transgenic Crops, Food Security, and Development: Status Review and New Policy Directions for Kenya

Juma, Calestous. "Transgenic Crops, Food Security, and Development: Status Review and New Policy Directions for Kenya." Taskforce on Review of Matters Relating to Genetically Modified Foods and Food Security, Ministry of, April 22, 2014.

Playing to Putin’s End Game

Burns, Nicholas. "Playing to Putin’s End Game." Boston Globe, April 10, 2014.

A Multi-regional Input–output Analysis of Domestic Virtual Water Trade and Provincial Water Footprint in China

Zhang, Chao, and Laura Diaz Anadon. "A Multi-regional Input–output Analysis of Domestic Virtual Water Trade and Provincial Water Footprint in China." Ecological Economics 100 (April 2014): 159–172.

A Worst Practices Guide to Insider Threats: Lessons from Past Mistakes

Bunn, Matthew, and Scott D. Sagan. "A Worst Practices Guide to Insider Threats: Lessons from Past Mistakes." Report for American Academy of Arts and Sciences, April 2014.

Three Myths about Putin’s Russia

Burns, Nicholas. "Three Myths about Putin’s Russia." Boston Globe, March 26, 2014.

The Step We Still Haven't Taken to Create a Nuke-Free World

Allison, Graham. "The Step We Still Haven't Taken to Create a Nuke-Free World." The Atlantic. March 23, 2014.

Advancing Nuclear Security: Evaluating Process and Setting New Goals

Bunn, Matthew, Martin B. Malin, Nickolas Roth, and William H. Tobey. "Advancing Nuclear Security: Evaluating Process and Setting New Goals." Report for Project on Managing the Atom, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, March 2014.

In Ukraine, The End of Act One

Burns, Nicholas. "In Ukraine, The End of Act One." Boston Globe, March 13, 2014.

Farmers as Entrepreneurs: Sources of Agricultural Innovation in Africa

Juma, Calestous, and David Spielman. "Farmers as Entrepreneurs: Sources of Agricultural Innovation in Africa." New Directions for Smallholder Agriculture. Ed. Peter B. R. Hazell and Atiqur Rahman. Oxford University Press, March 2014.

Putin's Clever Game of Chess

Burns, Nicholas. "Putin's Clever Game of Chess." Boston Globe, March 4, 2014.

The US and EU have Options to Outmaneuver Russia

Burns, Nicholas. "The US and EU have Options to Outmaneuver Russia." Financial Times, March 2, 2014.

America’s Energy Edge: The Geopolitical Consequences of the Shale Revolution

Robert Blackwill, and Meghan O'Sullivan. "America’s Energy Edge: The Geopolitical Consequences of the Shale Revolution." Foreign Affairs. March/April 2014.

Threat Perceptions and Drivers of Change in Nuclear Security Around the World: Results of a Survey

Bunn, Matthew, and Eben Harrell. "Threat Perceptions and Drivers of Change in Nuclear Security Around the World: Results of a Survey." Report for Project on Managing the Atom, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, March 2014.

Complexity, Innovation, and Development: Schumpeter Revisited

Juma, Calestous. "Complexity, Innovation, and Development: Schumpeter Revisited." Journal of Policy and Complex Systems 1.1 (March 2014): 4-21.

Assessing Future Water Availability in Arid Regions Using Composition and Salience of Decision Criteria

Siddiqi, Afreen, Farah Ereiqat, and Laura Diaz Anadon. "Assessing Future Water Availability in Arid Regions Using Composition and Salience of Decision Criteria." Working Paper, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, March 2014.

Cold War Passions in Ukraine

Burns, Nicholas. "Cold War Passions in Ukraine." Boston Globe, February 26, 2014.

The Year in Elections 2013: The World's Flawed and Failed Contests

Norris, Pippa, Richard W. Frank, and Ferran Martinez i Coma. "The Year in Elections 2013: The World's Flawed and Failed Contests." The Electoral Integrity Project, February 2014.

From Third World to First - What's Next?
Singapore’s Obligations to the Rest of the World From a Human Rights Perspective

Risse, Mathias. "From Third World to First - What's Next? Singapore’s Obligations to the Rest of the World From a Human Rights Perspective." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-007, February 2014.

Taking up Space on Earth: Theorizing Territorial Rights, the Justification of States and Immigration from a Global Standpoint

Risse, Mathias. "Taking up Space on Earth: Theorizing Territorial Rights, the Justification of States and Immigration from a Global Standpoint." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-008, February 2014.

On the Significance of Humanity’s Collective Ownership of the Earth for Immigration

Risse, Mathias. "On the Significance of Humanity’s Collective Ownership of the Earth for Immigration." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-009, February 2014.

Thinking About Justice

Risse, Mathias. "Thinking About Justice." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-010, February 2014.

Three Images of Trade: On the Place of Trade in a Theory of Global Justice

Risse, Mathias, and Gabriel Wollner. "Three Images of Trade: On the Place of Trade in a Theory of Global Justice." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-011, February 2014.

The Risks of the Precautionary Principle: Diplomatic Implications and Mitigation Measures

Juma, Calestous. "The Risks of the Precautionary Principle: Diplomatic Implications and Mitigation Measures." Select Committee on Science and Technology, UK House of Common, February 13, 2014.

Comparability of Effort in International Climate Policy Architecture

Aldy, Joseph, and William A. Pizer. "Comparability of Effort in International Climate Policy Architecture." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-006, February 2014.

Technology and the Reinvention of Education in Africa

Juma, Calestous. "Technology and the Reinvention of Education in Africa." Technology in Africa—2014 Digest. Ed. Tefo Mohapi. iafrikan.com, February 2014.

Compressed Air Energy Storage with Waste Heat Export: An Alberta Case Study

Safaei, Hossein, and David Keith. "Compressed Air Energy Storage with Waste Heat Export: An Alberta Case Study." Energy Conversion and Management 78 (February 2014): 114-124.

The Role of the Complementary Sector and Its Relationship with Network Formation and Government Policies in Emerging Sectors: The Case of Solar Photovoltaics between 2001 and 2009

Choia, Hyundo, and Laura Díaz Anadón. "The Role of the Complementary Sector and Its Relationship with Network Formation and Government Policies in Emerging Sectors: The Case of Solar Photovoltaics between 2001 and 2009." Technological Forecasting and Social Change 82 (February 2014): 80-94.

The Role of the State in Governing the Commons

Mansbridge, Jane. "The Role of the State in Governing the Commons." Environmental Science and Policy 36.8 (February 2014): 8-10.

Preface

Burns, Nicholas. "Preface." The Future of American Defense. Ed. Burns, Nicholas, and Jonathon Price. Aspen Institute, February 2014.

The New American Isolationism

Burns, Nicholas. "The New American Isolationism." Boston Globe, January 30, 2014.

The Trouble with China

Burns, Nicholas. "The Trouble with China." Boston Globe, January 16, 2014.

Obama's 2014 Foreign Policy Challenges

Burns, Nicholas. "Obama's 2014 Foreign Policy Challenges." Boston Globe, January 2, 2014.

Global Governance and ‘New Governance Theory’: Lessons from Business and Human Rights

Ruggie, John Gerard. "Global Governance and ‘New Governance Theory’: Lessons from Business and Human Rights." Global Governance 20.1 (January-March 2014): 5-17.

Globalization, Structural Change, and Productivity Growth, with an Update on Africa

McMillan, Margaret, Dani Rodrik, and Inigo Verduzco-Gallo. "Globalization, Structural Change, and Productivity Growth, with an Update on Africa." World Development 63 (2014): 11-32.

Weathering the Climate Crisis

Jasanoff, Sheila. "Weathering the Climate Crisis." Current History 113.759 (January 2014): 12-15.

Transgenic Crops and Food Security

Juma, Calestous, and Katherine Gordon. "Transgenic Crops and Food Security." Plant Biotechnology: Experience and Future Prospects. Ed. Ricroch, A., Surinder Chopra and Shelby Fleischer. Springer, 2014.

Biotechnology and Food Security

Juma, Calestous, and Pedro Conceição, and Sebastian Levine. "Biotechnology and Food Security." Handbook on Agriculture, Biotechnology and Development. Ed. Stuart J. Smyth, Peter W.B. Phillips and David Castle. Edward Elgar, 2014.

Prospects for Policy Advances in Science and Technology in the Gulf Arab States: The Role for International Partnerships

Hajjar, David P., George W. Moran, Afreen Siddiqi, Joshua E. Richardson, Laura D. Anadon, and Venkatesh Narayanamurti. "Prospects for Policy Advances in Science and Technology in the Gulf Arab States: The Role for International Partnerships." International Journal of Higher Education 3.3 (2014).

Energy from Fossil Fuels: Challenges and Opportunities for Technology Innovation

Diaz Anadon, Laura. "Energy from Fossil Fuels: Challenges and Opportunities for Technology Innovation." Frontiers of Engineering: Reports on Leading-Edge Engineering from the 2013 Symposium. Ed. U.S. National Academy of Engineering. National Academies Press, 2014.