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Delivery worker wearing a medical mask and carrying packages.
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.

A family with a father, mother, and two small children walking on a dirt path.
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.

Two women in rural India dressed colorfully and carrying baskets on their heads.
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.

A network of computer motherboards and other parts assembled to look like a miniature city.
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

The Impact of School Choice on Student Outcomes: An Analysis of the Chicago Public Schools.

Cullen, Julie Berry, Brian A. Jacob, and Steven D. Levitt. "The Impact of School Choice on Student Outcomes: An Analysis of the Chicago Public Schools." Journal of Public Economics 89.5-6 (June 2005): 729-760.

Johnny Can Read... in Some States.

Peterson, Paul E. "Johnny Can Read... in Some States." Education Next 5.3 (Summer 2005): 52-53.

1990: Welfare Then and Now.

Jencks, Christopher. "1990: Welfare Then and Now." The American Prospect June 2005.

Urban Colossus: Why is New York America's Largest City?

Glaeser, Edward L. "Urban Colossus: Why is New York America's Largest City?" Harvard Institute of Economic Research Discussion Paper No. 2073 (also NBER Working Paper No. W11398), June 2005.

Would Equal Opportunity Mean More Mobility?

Jencks, Christopher, and Laura Tach. "Would Equal Opportunity Mean More Mobility?" KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-037, May 2005.

The Labor-Market Impact of High-Skill Immigration.

Borjas, George. "The Labor-Market Impact of High-Skill Immigration." American Economic Review 95.2 (May 2005): 56-60.

The Consequences of the Growth of Health Insurance Premiums.

Baicker, Katherine, and Amitabh Chandra. "The Consequences of the Growth of Health Insurance Premiums." The American Economic Review 95.2 (May 2005): 214-218.

Opportunity and Progress: A Bipartisan Platform for National Housing Policy.

Cisneros, Henry G., Jack F. Kemp, Nicolas Retsinas, and Kent W. Colton. "Opportunity and Progress: A Bipartisan Platform for National Housing Policy." Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University, 2005.

Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Fiscal Implications, Introduction and Summary.

Gruber, Jonathan, and David A. Wise. "Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Fiscal Implications, Introduction and Summary." NBER Working Paper w11290, May 2005.

Is the Melting Pot Still Hot? Explaining the Resurgence of Immigrant Segregation.

Cutler, David M., Edward L. Glaeser, and Jacob L. Vigdor. "Is the Melting Pot Still Hot? Explaining the Resurgence of Immigrant Segregation." Harvard Institute of Economic Research Discussion Paper No. 2071 (also NBER Working Paper No. W11295), May 2005.

Sue First, Teach Later.

West, Martin R., and Paul E. Peterson. "Sue First, Teach Later." Wall Street Journal, April 28, 2005.

Power of the Voucher.

Peterson, Paul E., and Martin R. West. "Power of the Voucher." New York Sun, April 11, 2005.

Iatrogenic Specification Error: A Cautionary Tale of Cleaning Data.

Bollinger, Christopher R., and Amitabh Chandra. "Iatrogenic Specification Error: A Cautionary Tale of Cleaning Data." Journal of Labor Economics 23.2 (April 2005): 235-257.

Hospital-Level Racial Disparities in Acute Myocardial Infarction Treatment and Outcomes.

Barnato, Amber E., F. Lee Lucas, Douglas Staiger, David E. Wennberg, and Amitabh Chandra. "Hospital-Level Racial Disparities in Acute Myocardial Infarction Treatment and Outcomes." Medical Care 43.4 (April 2005): 308-319.

The Growth Of Physician Medical Malpractice Payments: Evidence From The National Practitioner Data Bank.

Chandra, Amitabh, Shantanu Nundy, and Seth A. Seabury. "The Growth Of Physician Medical Malpractice Payments: Evidence From The National Practitioner Data Bank." Health Affairs Web Exclusive 24 (Jan./Jun. 2005): 240-249.

NCLB: A Mid-Course Correction Needed.

Peterson, Paul E. "NCLB: A Mid-Course Correction Needed." Education Next 5.2 (Spring 2005): 3.

Urban Decline and Durable Housing.

Glaeser, Edward L., and Joseph Gyourko. "Urban Decline and Durable Housing." Journal of Political Economy 113.2 (April 2005): 345-575.

Reinventing Boston: 1640-2003.

Glaeser, Edward L. "Reinventing Boston: 1640-2003." Journal of Economic Geography 5.2 (2005): 119-153.

The Curley Effect: The Economics of Shaping the Electorate.

Glaeser, Edward L., and Andrei Shleifer. "The Curley Effect: The Economics of Shaping the Electorate." Journal of Law, Economics and Organization 21.1 (April 2005): 1-19.

Work and Leisure in the U.S. and Europe: Why So Different?

Alesina, Alberto F., Edward L. Glaeser, and Bruce Sacerdote. "Work and Leisure in the U.S. and Europe: Why So Different?" NBER Working Paper No. W11278 (also CEPR Discussion Paper No. 5140), April 2005.

Reforming Social Security: Not All Privatization Schemes Are Created Equal.

Liebman, Jeffrey. "Reforming Social Security: Not All Privatization Schemes Are Created Equal." Harvard Magazine March-April 2005: 30-35.

The New Politics of Federalism.

Peterson, Paul E. "The New Politics of Federalism." Spectrum: Journal of State Government 78.2 (Spring 2005): 5-7.

Facing the Age Wave and Economic Policy: Fixing Public Pension Systems with Healthcare in the Wings.

Wise, David A. "Facing the Age Wave and Economic Policy: Fixing Public Pension Systems with Healthcare in the Wings." Fiscal Studies 26.1 (March 2005): 5-34.

Federal Agency Roles in Cancer Drug Development from Preclinical Research to New Drug Approval: The National Cancer Institute and the Food and Drug Administration.

Newhouse, Joseph P., John Mendelsohn, Hellen Gelband, and Roger Herdman. "Federal Agency Roles in Cancer Drug Development from Preclinical Research to New Drug Approval: The National Cancer Institute and the Food and Drug Administration." Background paper prepared for the National Cancer Policy Board, March 2005.

High-Income Families Benefit Most from New Education Savings Incentives.

Dynarski, Susan. "High-Income Families Benefit Most from New Education Savings Incentives." Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, February 2005.

Make Room for Renters. Priced out of the American Dream.

Retsinas, Nicolas. "Make Room for Renters. Priced out of the American Dream." Boston Globe, February 27, 2005.

New, Improved Housing.

Apgar, William. "New, Improved Housing." Boston Globe, February 27, 2005.

Social Security Provisions and the Labor Force Participation of Older Workers.

Wise, David A. "Social Security Provisions and the Labor Force Participation of Older Workers." Aging, Health, and Public Policy: Demographic and Economic Perspectives Ed. Linda J. Waite, Supplement to Population Development Review Vol. 30 (February 2005): 176-205.

The Labor Market Effects of Rising Health Insurance Premiums.

Baicker, Katherine and Amitabh Chandra. "The Labor Market Effects of Rising Health Insurance Premiums." NBER Working Paper Series 11160, February 2005.

The Political Economy of Hatred.

Glaeser, Edward L. "The Political Economy of Hatred." Quarterly Journal of Economics 120.1 (February 2005): 45-86.

Why Have Housing Prices Gone Up?

Glaeser, Edward L., Joseph Gyourko, and Raven E. Saks. "Why Have Housing Prices Gone Up?" Harvard Institute of Economic Research Discussion Paper No. 2061 (also NBER Working Paper No. W11129), February 2005.

What Explains Differences in Smoking, Drinking and Other Health-Related Behaviors?

Cutler, David M., and Edward L. Glaeser. "What Explains Differences in Smoking, Drinking and Other Health-Related Behaviors?" Harvard Institute of Economic Research Discussion Paper No. 2060 (also NBER Working Paper No. W11100), February 2005.

Urban Growth and Housing Supply.

Glaeser, Edward L., Joseph Gyourko and Raven E. Saks. "Urban Growth and Housing Supply." Harvard Institute of Economic Research Discussion Paper No. 2062 (also NBER Working Paper No. W11097), February 2005.

Listening To Parents: Overcoming Barriers to the Adoption of Children from Foster Care.

Wilson, Julie Boatright, Jeff Katz, and Robert Geen. "Listening To Parents: Overcoming Barriers to the Adoption of Children from Foster Care." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-005, February 2005.

Real Estate Industry Should Address Appraisal Inflation, Work to Ensure Accurate Appraisals.

Apgar, William. "Real Estate Industry Should Address Appraisal Inflation, Work to Ensure Accurate Appraisals." Realty Times, January 15, 2005.

Economics, Law and Politics: What Will Drive Energy's Future?

Kalt, Joseph P. "Economics, Law and Politics: What Will Drive Energy's Future?" Annual Institute of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation Vol 50-51, 2005.

Racial and SES Differences in how Gender Predicts 4th Grade Proficiency in Several Math Skill Domains.

Ferguson, Ronald, and Keena Arbuthnot. "Racial and SES Differences in how Gender Predicts 4th Grade Proficiency in Several Math Skill Domains." North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) Working Paper, November 2005.

Five Challenges to Effective Teacher Professional Development.

Ferguson, Ronald. "Five Challenges to Effective Teacher Professional Development." North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) Working Paper, November 2005.

Mainstreaming Complementary Therapies: New Directions in Health Care.

Ruggie, Mary. "Mainstreaming Complementary Therapies: New Directions in Health Care." Health Affairs 24.4 (July/August 2005): 980-990.

Integrative Medicine Centers: Moving Health Care in a New Direction.

Ruggie, Mary. "Integrative Medicine Centers: Moving Health Care in a New Direction." Seminars in Integrative Medicine 3.1 (March 2005): 9-16.

Criminal Records of Homicide Offenders.

Cook, Philip J., Jens Ludwig, and Anthony A. Braga. "Criminal Records of Homicide Offenders." Journal of the American Medical Association 294.5 (August 3, 2005): 598-601.

What Happened to Welfare?

Jencks, Christopher. "What Happened to Welfare?" Review of American Dream: Three Women, Ten Kids, and a Nation's Drive to End Welfare, by Jason DeParle. The New York Review of Books, 52.20 December 15, 2005.

The Efficacy of Choice Threats Within School Accountability Systems: Results from Legislatively Induced Experiments.

West, Martin R., and Paul E. Peterson. "The Efficacy of Choice Threats Within School Accountability Systems: Results from Legislatively Induced Experiments." Program on Education Policy and Governance and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series, PEPG 05-01 and RWP 05-033, April 2005.

Poverty, International Migration and Asylum

Borjas, George, and Jeff Crisp, eds. Poverty, International Migration and Asylum. Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.

Educational Reform in Colombia.

Borjas, George. "Educational Reform in Colombia." Institutional Reforms: The Case of Colombia. Ed. Alberto Alesina. MIT Press, 2005, 245-271.

The Economic Integration of Immigrants in the United States: Lessons for Policy.

Borjas, George. "The Economic Integration of Immigrants in the United States: Lessons for Policy." Poverty, International Migration and Asylum. Ed. Borjas, George, and Jeff Crisp. Palgrave Macmillan, 2005, 241-250.

Why America's Black-White School Achievement Gap Persists.

Ferguson, Ronald. "Why America's Black-White School Achievement Gap Persists." Ethnicity, Social Mobility and Public Policy: Comparing the US and UK. Ed. Glenn C. Loury, Tariq Modood and Steve M. Teles. Cambridge University Press, 2005, 309-341.

An Unfinished Journey: The Legacy of Brown and the Narrowing of the Achievement Gap.

Ferguson, Ronald. "An Unfinished Journey: The Legacy of Brown and the Narrowing of the Achievement Gap." Annual Editions 05/06: Education. Ed. Fred Schultz. McGraw Hill, 2005.

Teacher Perceptions and Expectations and the Black-White Test Score Gap.

Ferguson, Ronald. "Teacher Perceptions and Expectations and the Black-White Test Score Gap." Educating African American Males: Voices from the Field. Ed. O.S. Fashola. Corwin Press, 2005, 179-128.

Accountability, Incentives and Behavior: Evidence from School Reform in Chicago.

Jacob, Brian A. "Accountability, Incentives and Behavior: Evidence from School Reform in Chicago." Journal of Public Economics 89.5-6 (2005): 761-796.