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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.

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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

Invest in Massachusetts, but Don’t Play Robin Hood

Glaeser, Edward L. "Invest in Massachusetts, but Don’t Play Robin Hood." Boston Globe, January 22, 2013.

A Tax Reform to Cut Complexity, Increase Fairness

Summers, Lawrence H. "A Tax Reform to Cut Complexity, Increase Fairness." Washington Post, December 16, 2012.

Three Ways To Avoid Future ‘Fiscal Cliffs’

Bilmes, Linda J. "Three Ways To Avoid Future ‘Fiscal Cliffs’." WBUR, November 26, 2012.

Cuban Time Travel

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Cuban Time Travel." Project Syndicate, November 22, 2012.

What Makes Annuitization More Appealing?

Beshears, John, James J. Choi, David Laibson, Brigitte C. Madrian, and Stephen P. Zeldes. "What Makes Annuitization More Appealing?" NBER Working Papers 18575, November 2012.

Japan's Economic Prospects

Porter, Roger B. "Japan's Economic Prospects." M-RCBG Faculty Working Paper 2012-15, November 2012.

Four Magic Tricks for Fiscal Conservatives

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Four Magic Tricks for Fiscal Conservatives." Project Syndicate, October 22, 2012.

Sorry, U.S. Recoveries Really Aren’t Different

Reinhart, Carmen, and Kenneth S. Rogoff. "Sorry, U.S. Recoveries Really Aren’t Different." Bloomberg, October 15, 2012.

The Truth Behind the Ryan Budget

Bilmes, Linda J. "The Truth Behind the Ryan Budget." WBUR, September 19, 2012.

Why the UK Must Reverse its Economic Course

Summers, Lawrence H. "Why the UK Must Reverse its Economic Course." Reuters, September 17, 2012.

The Reality of Trying to Shrink Government

Summers, Lawrence H. "The Reality of Trying to Shrink Government." Washington Post, August 19, 2012.

Want to Stimulate the Economy? Let’s Hand Cash Directly to the States

Bilmes, Linda J., and Shelby Chodos. "Want to Stimulate the Economy? Let’s Hand Cash Directly to the States." Washington Post, June 29, 2012.

Europe Must Be Persuaded to Make a Permanent Fix

Summers, Lawrence H. "Europe Must Be Persuaded to Make a Permanent Fix." Reuters, June 18, 2012.

Look Beyond Interest Rates to Get Out of the Gloom

Summers, Lawrence H. "Look Beyond Interest Rates to Get Out of the Gloom." Financial Times, June 4, 2012.

Financial Mergers and Their Consequences

Scherer, F.M. "Financial Mergers and Their Consequences." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP12-018, May 2012.

Europe’s Growth Challenge

Summers, Lawrence H. "Europe’s Growth Challenge." Washington Post, April 29, 2012.

On Graduation from Fiscal Procyclicality

Frankel, Jeffrey A., Carlos A Vegh, and Guillermo Vuletin. "On Graduation from Fiscal Procyclicality." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP12-011, April 2012.

How to Ensure Stimulus Today, Austerity Tomorrow

Summers, Lawrence H. "How to Ensure Stimulus Today, Austerity Tomorrow." Financial Times, March 25, 2012.

US Budget Breakthrough After Nov.?

Kelman, Steven. "US Budget Breakthrough After Nov.?" Business Times, March 16, 2012.

Financial Repression Back to Stay

Reinhart, Carmen. "Financial Repression Back to Stay." Bloomberg Business, March 11, 2012.

Figures Show Obama Halted Recession

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Figures Show Obama Halted Recession." Bangkok Post, February 29, 2012.

The U.S. Tax System Needs Rebuilding

Summers, Lawrence H. "The U.S. Tax System Needs Rebuilding." Financial Times, February 26, 2012.

The US Tax System Needs Rebuilding

Summers, Lawrence H. "The US Tax System Needs Rebuilding." Financial Times, February 26, 2012.

Lowering the Corporate Tax Rate a Good Start

Kamarck, Elaine. "Lowering the Corporate Tax Rate a Good Start." USNews.com, February 24, 2012.

Obama's Recovery?

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Obama's Recovery?" CNN World, February 18, 2012.

Why Isn’t Capitalism Working?

Summers, Lawrence H. "Why Isn’t Capitalism Working?" Reuters, January 9, 2012.

In Economists’ Paradise, Lessons for US

Glaeser, Edward L. "In Economists’ Paradise, Lessons for US." Boston Globe, December 19, 2011.

Fuel Tax Incidence and Supply Conditions

Marion, Justin, and Erich Muehlegger. "Fuel Tax Incidence and Supply Conditions." Journal of Public Economics 95.9-10 (October 2011): 1202-1212.

Informal Taxation

Olken, Benjamin A., and Monica Singhal. "Informal Taxation." American Economic Journal: Applied Economics 3.4 (October 2011): 1-28.

$100 Bills on the Sidewalk: Violations of No-Arbitrage in 401(k) Accounts

Choi, James J., David Laibson, and Brigitte Madrian. "$100 Bills on the Sidewalk: Violations of No-Arbitrage in 401(k) Accounts." The Review of Economics and Statistics 93.3 (August 2011): 748-763.

Making Financial Markets Work For Consumers

Campbell, John Y., Howell E. Jackson, Brigitte C. Madrian, and Peter Tufano. "Making Financial Markets Work For Consumers." Harvard Business Review (July-August 2011).

Fiscal Policy in Developing Countries: Escape from Procyclicality

Frankel, Jeffrey A., Carlos A. Vegh, and Guillermo Vuletin. "Fiscal Policy in Developing Countries: Escape from Procyclicality." VoxEU, June 23, 2011.

The Availability and Utilization of 401(k) Loans

Beshears, John, James J. Choi, David Laibson, and Brigitte C. Madrian. "The Availability and Utilization of 401(k) Loans." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP11-023, June 2011.

New Directions in Financial Services Regulation

Porter, Roger B., Robert R. Glauber, and Thomas J. Healey, eds. New Directions in Financial Services Regulation. MIT Press, 2011.

Diagnosis: Origins of the Crisis: Comments

Zeckhauser, Richard. "Diagnosis: Origins of the Crisis: Comments." New Directions in Financial Services Regulation. Ed. Porter, Roger, Robert R. Glauber, and Thomas J. Healey. MIT Press, 2011.

The Crisis of 2008 and Financial Services Regulation

Porter, Roger B. "The Crisis of 2008 and Financial Services Regulation." New Directions in Financial Services Regulation. Ed. Roger B. Porter, Robert R. Glauber, and Thomas J. Healey. The MIT Press, 2011, 1-12.

Why it Worked: Critical Success Factors of a Financial Reform Project in Africa

Peterson, Stephen. "Why it Worked: Critical Success Factors of a Financial Reform Project in Africa." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP11-019, March 2011.

How Does Simplified Disclosure Affect Individuals' Mutual Fund Choices?

Beshears, John, James J. Choi, David Laibson, and Brigitte C. Madrian. "How Does Simplified Disclosure Affect Individuals' Mutual Fund Choices?" Explorations in the Economics of Aging. Ed. David A. Wise. University of Chicago Press, 2011, 75-96.

A Solution to Overoptimistic Forecasts and Fiscal Procyclicality: The Structural Budget Institutions Pioneered by Chile

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "A Solution to Overoptimistic Forecasts and Fiscal Procyclicality: The Structural Budget Institutions Pioneered by Chile." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP11-012, February 2011.

Bias-Corrected Matching Estimators for Average Treatment Effects

Abadie, Alberto, and Guido Imbens. "Bias-Corrected Matching Estimators for Average Treatment Effects." Journal of Business and Economic Statistics 29.1 (January 2011): 1-11.

Over-optimism in Forecasts by Official Budget Agencies and its Implications

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Over-optimism in Forecasts by Official Budget Agencies and its Implications." Oxford Review of Economic Policy 27.4 (Winter 2011): 536-562.

Consumer Financial Protection

Campbell, John Y., Howell E. Jackson, Brigitte C. Madrian, and Peter Tufano. "Consumer Financial Protection." Journal of Economic Perspectives 25.1 (January 2011): 91–114.

Reforming Public Financial Management in Africa

Peterson, Stephen. "Reforming Public Financial Management in Africa." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP10-048, December 2010.

Tax Incentives for Affordable Housing: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit

Desai, Mihir, Dhammika Dharmapala, and Monica Singhal. "Tax Incentives for Affordable Housing: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit." Tax Policy and the Economy 24.1 (2010): 181-205.

A Perplexed Economist Confronts 'Too Big to Fail'

Scherer, F.M. "A Perplexed Economist Confronts 'Too Big to Fail'." European Journal of Comparative Economics 7.2 (December 2010): 267-284.

The Regulation of Consumer Financial Products: An Introductory Essay with a Case Study on
Payday Lending

Campbell, John Y., Howell E. Jackson, Brigitte C. Madrian, and Peter Tufano. "The Regulation of Consumer Financial Products: An Introductory Essay with a Case Study on Payday Lending." Moving Forward: The Future of Consumer Credit and Mortgage Finance. Ed. Nicholas P. Retsinas and Eric Belsky. Brookings Institution Press and the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies, 2010, 206-244.

The Regulation of Consumer Financial Products:
An Introductory Essay with Four Case Studies

Campbell, John Y., Howell E. Jackson, Brigitte C. Madrian, and Peter Tufano. "The Regulation of Consumer Financial Products: An Introductory Essay with Four Case Studies." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP10-040, September 2010.

The Fiscal Crisis in State Government – And What Should be Done About It

Bilmes, Linda J. "The Fiscal Crisis in State Government – And What Should be Done About It." Next Social Contract Policy Paper, New America Foundation, June 2010.

Consumer Response to Cigarette Excise Tax Changes

Chiou, Lesley and Erich J. Muehlegger. "Consumer Response to Cigarette Excise Tax Changes." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP10-020, June 2010.

Causes of the Financial Crisis: Many Responsible Parties

Zeckhauser, Richard. "Causes of the Financial Crisis: Many Responsible Parties." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP10-016, April 2010.