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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.

River running through a densely populated area.
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.

Person sits on a bed holding a check.
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

“Default Episodes in the 1980s and 1990s: What Have We Learned?”

Chuan, Punam, and Federico Sturzenegger. “Default Episodes in the 1980s and 1990s: What Have We Learned?” Managing Economic Volatility and Crises : A Practitioner's Guide. Ed. Aizenman, Joshua, and Brian Pinto. Cambridge University Press, 2005.

The Benefits and Costs of Privatization in Argentina: A Microeconomic Analysis.

Galiani, Sebastian, Paul Gertler, Ernesto Schargrodsky, and Federico Sturzenegger. "The Benefits and Costs of Privatization in Argentina: A Microeconomic Analysis." Privatization in Latin America: Myths and Realities. Ed. Chong, Alberto, and Florencio Lopez-de-Silanes. World Bank and Stanford University Press, 2005, 67-116.

Information Technology and the American Growth Resurgence

Jorgenson, Dale W., Mun S. Ho, and Kevin J. Stiroh. Information Technology and the American Growth Resurgence. MIT Press, 2005.

Transmission Market Design.

Hogan, William W. "Transmission Market Design." Electricity Deregulation: Where To From Here? Ed. James Griffin. University of Chicago Press, 2005.

Unbundling the Local Loop.

Dogan, Pinar, and Marc Bourreau. "Unbundling the Local Loop." European Economic Review 49 (2005): 173-199.

La Economía de los Argentinos Editorial Planeta

Sturzenegger, Federico. La Economía de los Argentinos Editorial Planeta, Second Edition. Buenos Aires, 2005.

Targeting in Social Programs: Avoiding Bad Bets, Removing Bad Apples

Schuck, Peter H., and Richard Zeckhauser. Targeting in Social Programs: Avoiding Bad Bets, Removing Bad Apples. Brookings Institution, 2006.

Semiparametric Difference-in-Differences Estimators.

Abadie, Alberto. "Semiparametric Difference-in-Differences Estimators." Review of Economic Studies 72.1 (2005): 1-19.

Land-Use Change and Carbon Sinks: Econometric Estimation of the Carbon Sequestration Supply Function.

Lubowski, Ruben, Andrew Plantinga, and Robert N. Stavins. "Land-Use Change and Carbon Sinks: Econometric Estimation of the Carbon Sequestration Supply Function." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-001, January 2005.

Negotiauctions.

Zeckhauser, Richard, and Guhan Subramanian. "Negotiauctions." Negotiation February 2005.

Comment on Vertical Restrictions and Antitrust Policy

Scherer, F.M. Comment on Vertical Restrictions and Antitrust Policy, by James Cooper, et al.. Competition Policy International, 1.2, Autumn 2005.

Compensating the Cooperators: Is Sorting in the Prisoner’s Dilemma Possible?

Bohnet, Iris, and Dorothea Kübler. "Compensating the Cooperators: Is Sorting in the Prisoner’s Dilemma Possible?" Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization 56.1 (January 2005): 61-76.

A Tale of Two Sectors: Diverging Paths in Taiwan’s Automotive Industry

Cunningham, Edward. "A Tale of Two Sectors: Diverging Paths in Taiwan’s Automotive Industry." Global Taiwan: Building competitive strengths in a new international economy. Ed. Suzanne Berger and Richard Lester. M.E. Sharpe, 2005.

Breeding Terror.

Abadie, Alberto. ""Breeding Terror."." New York Post, December 22, 2004.

Institutions and Trust: Implications for Preferences, Beliefs and Behavior.

Bohnet, Iris, and Yael Baytelman. "Institutions and Trust: Implications for Preferences, Beliefs and Behavior." Working Paper, December 2004.

No Reciprocity in a Reciprocal-Exchange Economy? Evidence from a Nairobi Slum.

Greig, Fiona, and Iris Bohnet. "No Reciprocity in a Reciprocal-Exchange Economy? Evidence from a Nairobi Slum." Working Paper, December 2004.

Will the U.S. Productivity Resurgence Continue?

Jorgenson, Dale W., Mun S. Ho, and Kevin J. Stiroh. "Will the U.S. Productivity Resurgence Continue?" Current Issues in Economics and Finance 10.13 (December 2004): 1-7.

Forging a More Effective Global Climate Treaty.

Stavins, Robert N. "Forging a More Effective Global Climate Treaty." Environment December 2004: 23-30.

Environmental Economics.

Stavins, Robert N. "Environmental Economics." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-051, December 2004.

Trust, Risk and Betrayal.

Bohnet, Iris, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Trust, Risk and Betrayal." Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization 55.4 (December 2004): 467-484.

A Tale of Two Taxes, A Challenge to Hill.

Stavins, Robert N. "A Tale of Two Taxes, A Challenge to Hill." The Environmental Forum 21.6 (November/December 2004): 12.

With the Wind at His Back.

Porter, Roger B. "With the Wind at His Back." La Tercera (Chile), November 4, 2004.

Poverty, Political Freedom, and the Roots of Terrorism.

Abadie, Alberto. "Poverty, Political Freedom, and the Roots of Terrorism." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-043, October 2004.

The Myths of Market Prices and Efficiency.

Stavins, Robert N. "The Myths of Market Prices and Efficiency." The Environmental Forum September/October 2004.

Social Comparisons in Ultimatum Bargaining.

Bohnet, Iris, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Social Comparisons in Ultimatum Bargaining." Scandinavian Journal of Economics 106.3 (September 2004): 495-510.

Status and Distrust: The Relevance of Inequality and Betrayal Aversion.

Hong, Kessely, and Iris Bohnet. "Status and Distrust: The Relevance of Inequality and Betrayal Aversion." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-041, September 2004.

The Value of Formal Quantitative Assessment of Uncertainty in Regulatory Analysis.

Jaffe, Judson, and Robert N. Stavins. "The Value of Formal Quantitative Assessment of Uncertainty in Regulatory Analysis." AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies Related Publication 04-22, September 2004.

International Policy Architecture to Address Global Climate Change: Beyond the Kyoto Protocol.

Stavins, Robert N. "International Policy Architecture to Address Global Climate Change: Beyond the Kyoto Protocol." Council on Foreign Relations Presentation Paper, September 2004.

The Myth of Simple Market Solutions.

Stavins, Robert N. "The Myth of Simple Market Solutions." The Environmental Forum July/August 2004: 12.

The Management Performance of the U.S. States.

King, David C., Richard Zeckhauser, and Mark Kim. "The Management Performance of the U.S. States." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-028, July 2004.

The Payoff of Trust.

Bohnet, Iris. "The Payoff of Trust." Negotiation (July 2004): 9-11.

Reagan Was a Man of Great Vision.

Porter, Roger B. "Reagan Was a Man of Great Vision." Deseret Morning News, June 10, 2004.

The Impact of Presumed Consent Legislation on Cadaveric Organ Donation: A Cross Country Study.

Abadie, Alberto, and Sebastien Gay. "The Impact of Presumed Consent Legislation on Cadaveric Organ Donation: A Cross Country Study." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-024, June 2004.

The Myth of the Universal Market.

Stavins, Robert N. "The Myth of the Universal Market." The Environmental Forum May/June 2004: 12.

Securing Truth for Power: Informational Strategy and Regulatory Policy Making.

Coglianese, Cary, Richard Zeckhauser, and Edward Parson. "Securing Truth for Power: Informational Strategy and Regulatory Policy Making." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-021, May 2004.

Can an Effective Global Climate Treaty Be Based Upon Sound Science, Rational Economics, and Pragmatic Politics?

Stavins, Robert N. "Can an Effective Global Climate Treaty Be Based Upon Sound Science, Rational Economics, and Pragmatic Politics?" KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-020, May 2004.

Environmental Law and Policy.

Revesz, Richard, and Robert N. Stavins. "Environmental Law and Policy." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-023, May 2004.

Are Banks Liquidity Transformers?

Deep, Akash, and Guido Schaefer. "Are Banks Liquidity Transformers?" KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-021, May 2004.

Repetition and Reputation: Implications for Trust and Trustworthiness When Institutions Change.

Bohnet, Iris, and Steffen Huck. "Repetition and Reputation: Implications for Trust and Trustworthiness When Institutions Change." American Economic Review 94.2 (May 2004): 362-366.

Shedding Light.

Hogan, William W. "Shedding Light." Wall Street Journal, April 19, 2004.

Racial Profiling.

Risse, Mathias, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Racial Profiling." Philosophy and Public Affairs 32.2 (March 2004): 131-170.

Local Market Power Mitigation.

Hogan, William W. “Local Market Power Mitigation." Comments submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Technical Conference Docket Nos. PL04-02-000 and EL03-236-000, February 2004.

Economic Growth in Canada and the United States in the Information Age

Jorgenson, Dale W., ed. Economic Growth in Canada and the United States in the Information Age. Industry Canada, 2004.

Les Technologies de l'Information et l'Économie Américaine.

Jorgenson, Dale W. "Les Technologies de l'Information et l'Économie Américaine." Changement Climatique, Flux Technologies, Financiers et Commerciaux. Ed. L.M. Cloutier, Christian DeBresson, and Erik Dietzenbacher. Presses de l'Université du Québec, 2004, 113-164.

Do and Should Financial Aid Packages Affect Students' College Choices?

Avery, Christopher, and Caroline M. Hoxby. "Do and Should Financial Aid Packages Affect Students' College Choices?" College Choices: The Economics of Where to Go, When to Go, and How to Pay for It. Ed. Caroline M. Hoxby. University of Chicago Press, 2004.

Student Perceptions of College Opportunities: The Boston COACH Program.

Avery, Christopher, and Thomas J. Kane. "Student Perceptions of College Opportunities: The Boston COACH Program." College Choices: The Economics of Where to Go, When to Go, and How to Pay for It. Ed. Caroline M. Hoxby. University of Chicago Press, 2004.

Vertrauen und Vertrauensbruch.

Bohnet, Iris. "Vertrauen und Vertrauensbruch." Im Brennpunkt, No. 2, June 2004.

Introduction to the Political Economy of Environmental Regulation.

Stavins, Robert N. "Introduction to the Political Economy of Environmental Regulation." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-004, January 2004.

Causal Inference.

Abadie, Alberto. "Causal Inference." Encyclopedia of Social Measurement. Ed. Kimberly Kempf-Leonard. Elsevier: Academic Press, 2004.

Implementing Matching Estimators for Average Treatment Effects in Stata.

Abadie, Alberto, David Drukker, Jane Leber Herr, and Guido W. Imbens. "Implementing Matching Estimators for Average Treatment Effects in Stata." Stata Journal 4.3 (2004): 290-311.