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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.

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

Seeing like a State or Seeing the State? A Qualitative Study of a Government Program to Support Women’s Self-Help Groups in Madhya Pradesh, India

Bhanjdeo, Arundhita, Nivedita Narain, Surili Sheth, and Michael Walton. "Seeing like a State or Seeing the State? A Qualitative Study of a Government Program to Support Women’s Self-Help Groups in Madhya Pradesh, India." RWP25-002, June 2025.

Can Chile Escape an Inequality Trap? …And Why It Matters for Long-Term Development and Growth

Lecaros, Ignacia, Daniela Paz Cruzat, Ricardo Pommer Muñoz, Pablo Tillan, and Michael Walton. "Can Chile Escape an Inequality Trap? …And Why It Matters for Long-Term Development and Growth." RWP24-008, November 2024.

The Dollar versus the Euro as International Reserve Currencies

Chinn, Menzie D., Jeffrey A. Frankel, and Hiro Ito. "The Dollar versus the Euro as International Reserve Currencies." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP24-005, March 2024.

Globalization and Factor Income Taxation

Bachas, Pierre, Matthew Fisher-Post, Anders Jensen, and Gabriel Zucman. "Globalization and Factor Income Taxation." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-027, August 2023.

Great Dilution: The Global Impact of the US Inflation Shock on Sovereign Debt

Nair, Gautam, and Federico Sturzenegger. "Great Dilution: The Global Impact of the US Inflation Shock on Sovereign Debt." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP22-009, July 2022.

The New Economics of Industrial Policy

Juhász, Réka, Nathan J. Lane, and Dani Rodrik. "The New Economics of Industrial Policy." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-022, August 2023.

Optimal Public Transportation Networks:
Evidence from the World’s Largest Bus
Rapid Transit System in Jakarta

Kreindler, Gabriel, Arya Gaduh, Tilman Graff, Rema Hanna, and Benjamin A. Olken. "Optimal Public Transportation Networks: Evidence from the World’s Largest Bus Rapid Transit System in Jakarta." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-018, June 2023.

Dollar Rivals

Frankel, Jeffrey. "Dollar Rivals." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-015, June 2023.

A Stepping Stone Approach to Norm Transitions

Gulesci, Selim, Sam Jindani, Eliana La Ferrara, David Smerdon, Munshi Sulaiman, and H. Peyton Young. "A Stepping Stone Approach to Norm Transitions." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-013, April 2023.

On Productivism

Rodrik, Dani. "On Productivism." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-012, March 2023.

Crowding in Private Quality: The Equilibrium Effects of Public Spending in Education

Andrabi, Tahir, Natalie Bau, Jishnu Das, Naureen Karachiwalla, and Asim Ijaz Khwaja. "Crowding in Private Quality: The Equilibrium Effects of Public Spending in Education." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-010, January 2023.

The Marginal Disutility from Corruption in Social Programs: Evidence from Program Administrators and Beneficiaries

Gaduh, Arya, Rema Hanna, and Benjamin A. Olken. "The Marginal Disutility from Corruption in Social Programs: Evidence from Program Administrators and Beneficiaries." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-008, January 2023.

Heterogeneity in School Value-Added and the Private Premium

Andrabi, Tahir, Natalie Bau, Jishnu Das, and Asim Ijaz Khwaja. "Heterogeneity in School Value-Added and the Private Premium." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP22-020, November 2022.

What is public policy success, especially in development?

Andrews, Matt. "What is public policy success, especially in development?" vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP22-015, September 2022.

A Simple Theory of Economic Development at the Extensive Industry Margin

Diodato, Dario, Ricardo Hausmann, and Ulrich Schetter. "A Simple Theory of Economic Development at the Extensive Industry Margin." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP22-016, September 2022.

This is How to Think about and Achieve
Public Policy Success

Andrews, Matt. "This is How to Think about and Achieve Public Policy Success." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP22-006, May 2022.

Technology and Local State Capacity: Evidence from Ghana

Dzansi, James, Anders Jensen, David Lagakos and Henry Telli. "Technology and Local State Capacity: Evidence from Ghana." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP22-005, April 2022.

Economic Interests, Worldviews, and Identities: Theory and Evidence on Ideational Politics

Ash, Elliott, Sharun W. Mukand, and Dani Rodrik. "Economic Interests, Worldviews, and Identities: Theory and Evidence on Ideational Politics." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-032, November 2021.

A Primer on Trade and Inequality

Rodrik, Dani. "A Primer on Trade and Inequality." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-031, November 2021.

Informality, Consumption Taxes and Redistribution

Bachas, Pierre, Lucie Gadenne, and Anders Jensen. "Informality, Consumption Taxes and Redistribution." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-026, October 2021.

Search and Information Frictions on Global E-Commerce Platforms: Evidence from AliExpress

Bai, Jie, Maggie Chen, Jin Liu, and Daniel Yi Xu. "Search and Information Frictions on Global E-Commerce Platforms: Evidence from AliExpress." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP20-037, November 2020; Updated September 2021.

Africa’s Manufacturing Puzzle: Evidence from Tanzanian and Ethiopian Firms

Diao, Xinshen, Mia Ellis, Margaret McMillan, and Dani Rodrik. "Africa’s Manufacturing Puzzle: Evidence from Tanzanian and Ethiopian Firms." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-018, July 2021.

Emerging Cities as Independent Engines of Growth: The Case of Buenos Aires

Hausmann, Ricardo, Douglas Barrios, Daniela Muhaj, Sehar Noor, Carolina Pan, Miguel Angel Santos, Jorge Tapia, and Bruno Zuccolo. "Emerging Cities as Independent Engines of Growth: The Case of Buenos Aires." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP20-036, November 2020.

You Get What You Pay For: Sources and Consequences of the Public Sector Premium in Albania and Sri Lanka

Hausmann, Ricardo, Ljubica Nedelkoska, and Sehar Noor. "You Get What You Pay For: Sources and Consequences of the Public Sector Premium in Albania and Sri Lanka." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP20-004, February 2020.

Building a Good Jobs Economy

Rodrik, Dani, and Charles Sabel. "Building a Good Jobs Economy." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP20-001, January 2020.

Can Transparency and Accountability Programs Improve Health? Experimental Evidence from Indonesia and Tanzania

Arkedis, Jean, Jessica Creighton, Akshay Dixit, Archon Fung, Stephen Kosack, Dan Levy, and Courtney Tolmie. "Can Transparency and Accountability Programs Improve Health? Experimental Evidence from Indonesia and Tanzania." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP19-020, June 2019.

The Curious Case of the Missing Defaults

Reinhart, Carmen. "The Curious Case of the Missing Defaults." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP19-004, January 2019.

The (Lack of) Distortionary Effects of Proxy-Means Tests: Results from a Nationwide Experiment in Indonesia

Banerjee, Abhijit, Rema Hanna, Benjamin A. Olken, and Sudarno Sumarto. "The (Lack of) Distortionary Effects of Proxy-Means Tests: Results from a Nationwide Experiment in Indonesia." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-041, December 2018.

Determining the Differences that Matter: Development and Divergence in US States over 1850-2010

Mealy, Penny, J. Doyne Farmer, and Ricardo Hausmann. "Determining the Differences that Matter: Development and Divergence in US States over 1850-2010." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-030, September 2018.

Universal Basic Incomes vs. Targeted Transfers: Anti-Poverty Programs in Developing Countries

Hanna, Rema, and Benjamin A. Olken. "Universal Basic Incomes vs. Targeted Transfers: Anti-Poverty Programs in Developing Countries." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-024, August 2018.

Upping the Ante: The Equilibrium Effects of Unconditional Grants to Private Schools

Andrabi, Tahir, Jishnu Das, Asim Ijaz Khwaja, Selcuk Ozyurt, and Niharika Singh. "Upping the Ante: The Equilibrium Effects of Unconditional Grants to Private Schools." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-019, July 2018.

Opening Adaptation Windows onto Public Financial Management Reform Gaps in Mozambique

Andrews, Matthew, Tim McNaught, and Salimah Samji. "Opening Adaptation Windows onto Public Financial Management Reform Gaps in Mozambique." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-017, May 2018.

Enhancing Public Health Outcomes in Developing Countries: From Good Policies and Best Practices to Better Implementation

Woolcock, Michael. "Enhancing Public Health Outcomes in Developing Countries: From Good Policies and Best Practices to Better Implementation." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-016, February 2018.

Alleviating Global Poverty: Labor Mobility, Direct Assistance, and Economic Growth

Pritchett, Lant. "Alleviating Global Poverty: Labor Mobility, Direct Assistance, and Economic Growth." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-013, March 2018.

Exponential Innovation and Human Rights: Implications for Science and Technology Diplomacy

Juma, Calestous. "Exponential Innovation and Human Rights: Implications for Science and Technology Diplomacy." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-011, February 2018.

Women and Work in India: Descriptive Evidence and a Review of Potential Policies

Fletcher, Erin K., Rohini Pande, and Charity Troyer Moore. "Women and Work in India: Descriptive Evidence and a Review of Potential Policies." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-004, December 2017.

African Regional Economic Integration: The Emergence, Evolution, and Impact of Institutional Innovation

Juma, Calestous, and Francis Mangeni. "African Regional Economic Integration: The Emergence, Evolution, and Impact of Institutional Innovation." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-003, January 2018.

Space Technology and Africa’s Development: The Strategic Role of Small Satellites

Juma, Calestous, Wesley L. Harris, and Peter B. Waswa. "Space Technology and Africa’s Development: The Strategic Role of Small Satellites." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-043, September 2017.

The Currency-Plus-Commodity Basket: A Proposal for Exchange Rates in Oil-Exporting Countries to Accommodate Trade Shocks Automatically

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "The Currency-Plus-Commodity Basket: A Proposal for Exchange Rates in Oil-Exporting Countries to Accommodate Trade Shocks Automatically." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-034, August 2017.

How to Cope with Volatile Commodity Export Prices: Four Proposals

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "How to Cope with Volatile Commodity Export Prices: Four Proposals." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-033, August 2017.

African Megacities as Emerging Innovation Ecosystems

Nawrot, Katarzyna A., Calestous Juma, and James Donald. "African Megacities as Emerging Innovation Ecosystems." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-031, August 2017.

Systematic Managed Floating

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Systematic Managed Floating." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-025, June 2017.

Structural Change, Fundamentals, and Growth: A Framework and Case Studies

McMillan, Margaret, Dani Rodrik, and Claudia Sepulveda. "Structural Change, Fundamentals, and Growth: A Framework and Case Studies." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-024, May 2017.

Learning to Target for Economic Diversification: PDIA in Sri Lanka

Andrews, Matt, Duminda Ariyasinghe, Thamari Batuwanthudawa, Shivanthika Darmasiri, Nilupul de Silva, Peter Harrington, Prasanna Jayasinghe, et al. "Learning to Target for Economic Diversification: PDIA in Sri Lanka." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-020, January 2017.

Institutions vs. Social Interactions in Driving Economic Convergence: Evidence from Colombia

Coscia, Michele, Timothy Cheston, and Ricardo Hausmann. "Institutions vs. Social Interactions in Driving Economic Convergence: Evidence from Colombia." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-014, February 2017.

Welcome Home in a Crisis: Effects of Return Migration on the Non-Migrants’ Wages and Employment

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Ljubica Nedelkoska. "Welcome Home in a Crisis: Effects of Return Migration on the Non-Migrants’ Wages and Employment." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-015, January 2017.

Democracy Versus Dictatorship? The Political Determinants of Growth Episodes

Sen, Kunal, Lant Pritchett, Sabyasachi Kar, and Selim Raihan. "Democracy Versus Dictatorship? The Political Determinants of Growth Episodes." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-009, December 2016.

Citywide Effects of High-Occupancy Vehicle Restrictions: Evidence from the Elimination of “3-in-1” in Jakarta

Hanna, Rema, Gabriel Kreindler, and Benjamin A. Olken. "Citywide Effects of High-Occupancy Vehicle Restrictions: Evidence from the Elimination of “3-in-1” in Jakarta." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-008, December 2016.

Making Moves Matter: Experimental Evidence on Incentivizing Bureaucrats through Performance-Based Transfers

Adnan Q. Khan, Asim Ijaz Khwaja, and Benjamin A. Olken. "Making Moves Matter: Experimental Evidence on Incentivizing Bureaucrats through Performance-Based Transfers." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-006, November 2016.

From Proof of Concept to Scalable Policies: Challenges and Solutions, with an Application

Banerjee, Abhijit, Rukmini Banerji, James Berry, Esther Duflo, Harini Kannan, Shobhini Mukerji, Marc Shotland, and Michael Walton. "From Proof of Concept to Scalable Policies: Challenges and Solutions, with an Application." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP16-057, September 2016.