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The White House lawn on a sunny day.
Feature: Is DOGE Sure It Wants to Fire These People?

Juliette Kayyem examines the negative effects that Elon Musks’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could have on the safety of everyday Americans.

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Feature: Private Benefits from Public Investment in Climate Resilience

Joseph Aldy finds that governmental construction of levees, which enhance resilience to flood risks amplified by climate change, increases home values by 3-4 percent.

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Feature: Assessing Government Outreach to Bolster Benefits Take-Up

Elizabeth Linos finds that light-touch interventions significantly, consistently, and cost-effectively increase benefits take-up among low-income households, while higher-touch proactive outreach yields minimal additional take-up.

Black family happily sits on the grass in a park.
Feature: Excess Mortality Rate in U.S. Black Children Since 1950

Soroush Saghafian finds that 5 million excess deaths of Black Americans, including over 500,000 infants, could have been avoided over the past 70 years if their mortality rates were equal to those of White Americans.

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

Enviro Justice and Cap-and-Trade

Stavins, Robert N. "Enviro Justice and Cap-and-Trade." The Environmental Forum. May/June 2008, 20.

Corporate Social Responsibility through an Economic Lens

Reinhardt, Forest L., Robert N. Stavins, and Richard H.K. Vietor. "Corporate Social Responsibility through an Economic Lens." Resources for the Future Discussion Papers, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series, and NBER Working Papers (08-12, RWP08-023, and 13989), April 2008.

Climate Policy Architectures for the Post-Kyoto World

Aldy, Joseph E., and Robert N. Stavins. "Climate Policy Architectures for the Post-Kyoto World." Environment. May 2008, 6-17.

Estimating SARB's Policy Reaction Rule

Ortiz, Alberto, and Federico Sturzenegger. "Estimating SARB's Policy Reaction Rule." Center for International Development Working Papers 165, May 2008.

The Cyclicality of Monetary and Fiscal Policy in South Africa since 1994

du Plessis, Stan, Ben Smit, and Federico Sturzenegger. "The Cyclicality of Monetary and Fiscal Policy in South Africa since 1994." Center for International Development Working Papers 163, May 2008.

Identifying Aggregate Supply and Demand Shocks in South Africa

du Plessis, Stan, Ben Smit, and Federico Sturzenegger. "Identifying Aggregate Supply and Demand Shocks in South Africa." Center for International Development Working Papers 164, May 2008.

Trust in Experiments

Bohnet, Iris. "Trust in Experiments." The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics. Ed. Steven Durlauf and Lawrence Blume. Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.

Resource Allocation When Projects Have Ranges of Increasing Returns.

Bobtcheff, Catherine, Christian Gollier, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Resource Allocation When Projects Have Ranges of Increasing Returns." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-024, April 2008.

American Needs to Make a New Case for Trade

Summers, Lawrence H. "American Needs to Make a New Case for Trade." Financial Times, April 28, 2008.

Introduction to the Issue

Stavins, Robert N., Carlo Carraro, and Charles Kolstad. "Introduction to the Issue." Review of Environmental Economics and Policy 2.1 (Winter 2008): 1-3.

Dynamics and Regulation of the Asian Pharmaceutical Industry: A Critical Review

Scherer, F.M. "Dynamics and Regulation of the Asian Pharmaceutical Industry: A Critical Review." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-021, April 2008.

Cost Reductions, Cost Padding, and Stock Market Prices: The Chilean Experience with Price-Cap Regulation: Comments

Hogan, William W. "Cost Reductions, Cost Padding, and Stock Market Prices: The Chilean Experience with Price-Cap Regulation: Comments." Economia: Journal of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association 8.2 (Spring 2008): 190-193.

A Retrospective Look at the U.S. Productivity Growth Resurgence: Correction

Jorgenson, Dale W., Mun S. Ho, and Kevin J. Stiroh. "A Retrospective Look at the U.S. Productivity Growth Resurgence: Correction." Journal of Economic Perspectives 22.2 (Spring 2008): 246.

Is Terrorism Eroding Agglomeration Economies in Central Business Districts? Lessons from the Office Real Estate Market in Downtown Chicago

Abadie, Alberto, and Sofia Dermisi. "Is Terrorism Eroding Agglomeration Economies in Central Business Districts? Lessons from the Office Real Estate Market in Downtown Chicago." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-019, March 2008.

Steps that Can Safeguard America's Economy

Summers, Lawrence H. "Steps that Can Safeguard America's Economy." Financial Times, March 31, 2008.

Linking Tradable Permit Systems

Stavins, Robert N. "Linking Tradable Permit Systems." The Environmental Forum. March/April 2008.

Betrayal Aversion: Evidence from Brazil, China, Oman, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United States

Bohnet, Iris, Fiona Greig, Benedikt Herrmann, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Betrayal Aversion: Evidence from Brazil, China, Oman, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United States." American Economic Review 98.1 (March 2008): 294-310.

Epiphanies: Lawrence Summers

Summers, Lawrence H. "Epiphanies: Lawrence Summers." Foreign Policy. March/April 2008.

Core and Periphery in Networks

Hojman, Daniel A., and Adam Szeidl. "Core and Periphery in Networks." Journal of Economic Theory 139.1 (March 2008): 295-309.

Crossing the Line: The Effect of Cross Border Cigarette Sales on State Excise Tax Revenues.

Chiou, Lesley, and Erich J. Muehlegger. "Crossing the Line: The Effect of Cross Border Cigarette Sales on State Excise Tax Revenues." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-012, February 2008.

Giving Green to Get Green: Incentives and Consumer Adoption of Hybrid Vehicle Technology.

Gallagher, Kelly Sims, and Erich J. Muehlegger. "Giving Green to Get Green: Incentives and Consumer Adoption of Hybrid Vehicle Technology." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-009, February 2008.

Schedule Selection by Agents: from Price Plans to Tax Tables

Luttmer, Erzo F.P., and Richard Zeckhauser. "Schedule Selection by Agents: from Price Plans to Tax Tables." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP08-008 and 13808), February 2008.

America Needs a Way to Stem Foreclosures.

Summers, Lawrence H. "America Needs a Way to Stem Foreclosures." Financial Times, February 24, 2008.

A Retrospective Look at the U.S. Productivity Growth Resurgence.

Jorgenson, Dale W. "A Retrospective Look at the U.S. Productivity Growth Resurgence." Journal of Economic Perspectives 22.1 (Winter 2008): 3-24.

Cap-and-Trade or a Carbon Tax.

Stavins, Robert N. "Cap-and-Trade or a Carbon Tax." The Environmental Forum. January/February 2008.

Beyond Fiscal Stimulus, More Action is Needed.

Summers, Lawrence H. "Beyond Fiscal Stimulus, More Action is Needed." Financial Times, January 27, 2008.

We Need Greater Transparency.

Summers, Lawrence H. "We Need Greater Transparency." Newsweek International, January 25, 2008.

Electricity Market Hybrids: Mixed Market Design, Regulation and Investment

Hogan, William W. "Electricity Market Hybrids: Mixed Market Design, Regulation and Investment." Conference Paper for La Asociacion Espanola para la Economia Energetica (AEEE), Bilbao, January 17, 2008.

Why America Must Have a Fiscal Stimulus.

Summers, Lawrence H. "Why America Must Have a Fiscal Stimulus." Financial Times, January 5, 2008.

Addressing Climate Change with a Comprehensive Cap-and-Trade System

Stavins, Robert N. "Addressing Climate Change with a Comprehensive Cap-and-Trade System." The Oxford Review of Economic Policy 24.2 (2008): 298-321.

A Meaningful Second Commitment Period for the Kyoto Protocol

Stavins, Robert N. "A Meaningful Second Commitment Period for the Kyoto Protocol." The Economists' Voice: Top Economists Take on Today's Problems. Ed. Joseph E. Stiglitz, Aaron S. Edlin, and J. Bradford DeLong. Columbia University Press, 2008, 28-36.

An International Policy Architecture for the Post-Kyoto Era

Stavins, Robert N. "An International Policy Architecture for the Post-Kyoto Era." Global Warming: Looking Beyond Kyoto. Ed. Ernesto Zedillo. Brookings Institution Press, 2008, 145-153.

Corporate Social Responsibility Through An Economic Lens.

Hay, Bruce L., Robert N. Stavins, and Richard H. K. Vietor. "Corporate Social Responsibility Through An Economic Lens." Working Paper, January 2008.

Terrorism and the World Economy

Abadie, Alberto, and Javier Gardeazabal. "Terrorism and the World Economy." European Economic Review 52.1 (January 2008): 1-27.

Is There Reciprocity in a Reciprocal-Exchange Economy? Evidence of Gendered Norms from a Slum in Nairobi, Kenya

Greig, Fiona, and Iris Bohnet. "Is There Reciprocity in a Reciprocal-Exchange Economy? Evidence of Gendered Norms from a Slum in Nairobi, Kenya." Economic Inquiry 46.1 (January 2008): 77-83.

What’s Left for Government to Do?

Goldsmith, Stephen. "What’s Left for Government to Do?" The American. Jan/Feb 2008.

Linking a U.S. Cap-and-Trade System for Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Opportunities, Implications, and Challenges

Jaffe, Judson, and Robert N. Stavins. "Linking a U.S. Cap-and-Trade System for Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Opportunities, Implications, and Challenges." AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies Working Papers 08-01, January 2008.

Fiscal Federalism and Procyclical Spending: The Cases of Argentina and Brazil

Sturzenegger, Federico, and Rogerio L. F. Werneck. "Fiscal Federalism and Procyclical Spending: The Cases of Argentina and Brazil." Fiscal Policy, Stabilization, and Growth: Prudence or Abstinence? Eds. Guillermo E. Perry, Luis Serven, and Rodrigo Suescun. The World Banks, 2008, 121-157.

Market-Clearing Electricity Prices and Energy Uplift.

Gribik, Paul, William Hogan, and Susan Pope. “Market-Clearing Electricity Prices and Energy Uplift." Harvard Electricity Policy Group working paper, December 2007.

What Drives Land Use Change in the United States? A National Analysis of Landowner Decisions

Lubowski, Ruben, Andrew Plantinga, and Robert N. Stavins. "What Drives Land Use Change in the United States? A National Analysis of Landowner Decisions." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER (RWP07-059 and w13572), 2007.

Custom-Made versus Ready-to-Wear Treatments: Behavioral Propensities in Physicians’ Choices.

Frank, Richard G., and Richard Zeckhauser. "Custom-Made versus Ready-to-Wear Treatments: Behavioral Propensities in Physicians’ Choices." Journal of Health Economics 26.6 (December 2007): 1101-1127.

Estimating SARB's Policy Reaction Rule

Ortiz, Alberto and Federico Sturzenegger. "Estimating SARB's Policy Reaction Rule." South African Journal of Economics 75.4 (December 2007): 659-680.

Supreme Court Amicus Brief Regarding Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. v. Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, Washington.

Baumol, William J., Colin Blaydon, Charles J. Cicchetti, Jeffrey A. Dubin, Franklin M. Fisher, Robert W. Hahn, Jerry A. Hausman, William W. Hogan, Joseph P. Kalt, et al. "Supreme Court Amicus Brief Regarding Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. v. Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, Washington." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series and AEI-Brookings Joint Center (RWP07-061 and Brief No. 07-02), December 2007.

A Sensible Way to Cut CO2 Emissions

Stavins, Robert N. "A Sensible Way to Cut CO2 Emissions." The Environmental Forum. November/December 2007.

Monetary and Fiscal Policies in a Sudden Stop: Is Tighter Brighter?

Ortiz, Alberto, Ottonello Pablo, Federico Sturzenegger, and Ernesto Talvi. "Monetary and Fiscal Policies in a Sudden Stop: Is Tighter Brighter?" KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-057, November 28, 2007.

Wake up to the Dangers of a Deepening Crisis.

Summers, Lawrence H. "Wake up to the Dangers of a Deepening Crisis." Financial Times, November 26, 2007.

U.S. Must Do More to Avert a Recession.

Summers, Lawrence H. "U.S. Must Do More to Avert a Recession." Financial Times, November 25, 2007.

Cooperation in Product Development and Process R&D Between Competitors.

Bourreau, Marc, and Pinar Dogan. "Cooperation in Product Development and Process R&D Between Competitors." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-056, November 2007.

Addressing Climate Change with a Comprehensive U.S. Cap-and-Trade System.

Stavins, Robert N. "Addressing Climate Change with a Comprehensive U.S. Cap-and-Trade System." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-053, November 2007.

Choice, Rationality and Welfare Measurement.

Green, Jerry, and Daniel Hojman. "Choice, Rationality and Welfare Measurement." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-054, November 2007.